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How Freemasons Work
Published: 2010-08-26 11:32:45There are lots of conspiracy theories about Freemasons, but how much do you really know about this secretive order? In this episode, Josh and Chuck take a comprehensive look at the origins, history, practices, beliefs and famous figures of Freemasonry.
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How Sleepwalking Works
Published: 2010-08-24 14:25:30Sleep behaviors are pretty fascinating. Some people snore, some grind their teeth -- and some take a little stroll, or perhaps a drive. In this episode, Josh and Chuck investigate how sleepwalking, or somnambulism, works.
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How the MARS Turbine Works
Published: 2010-08-19 14:43:53MARS stands for Magenn Air Rotor System, but a MARS turbine isn't your typical windmill. It's a blimp floating hundreds of feet in the air. Tune in as Josh and Chuck explain how this turbine works -- and whether it will become the future of wind power.
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Breathalyzers: Really, Really Complicated
Published: 2010-08-17 17:43:01Breathalyzers work on a simple principle: Alcohol is absorbed into the lungs and present in breath. But the machines that actually measure this alcohol level are really, really complicated. Tune in and learn more in this podcast.
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Prisons: Not as Fun as You'd Think
Published: 2010-08-12 13:58:45Most people have a basic understanding of how prisons work, but it's often heavily influenced by fiction. What's it really like behind those bars? In this episode, Josh and Chuck reveal the practices, controversies and harsh realities of prison life.
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How Grow Houses Work
Published: 2010-08-10 12:54:57As many as one in five houses in Vancouver, British Columbia are used to grow marijuana. Join Josh and Chuck as they step inside indoor grow houses to see what's going on.
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What's so special about Route 66?
Published: 2010-08-05 13:35:00In this episode, Josh and Chuck hit the open road as they explore the history, allure and decline of America's most iconic highway: Route 66.
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How Quantum Suicide Works
Published: 2010-08-03 12:47:35In this episode, Josh and Chuck tackle a mind-melting topic: quantum physics! They ponder subatomic particles and quantum mechanics, focusing specifically on a thought experiment called quantum suicide.
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How Presidential Pardons Work
Published: 2010-07-29 12:12:39A presidential pardon is a unique, unchallengable power granted to the president of the United States by the Constitution. In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the origins, history and controversial use of the presidential pardon.
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Why Ticks Suck
Published: 2010-07-27 13:15:24It's no surprise that ticks are one of mankind's least favorite animals. After all, they subsist on blood and spread disease. But how much do we really know about ticks? Tune in to learn more about ticks -- and how to get rid of them -- in this podcast.
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