Stuff You Should Know

If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

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How McDonald's Works

Episode Date: April 2, 2010

McDonald's is arguably the most famous fast food restaurant on the planet. Join Josh and Chuck as they discuss the humble beginnings, menu items, prac...

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How Taxidermy Works

Episode Date: March 25, 2010

Josh and Chuck tackle taxidermy, the practice of preserving and mounting dead animal skins for display, in this episode. Learn more about your ad-cho...

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Who were the Vikings?

Episode Date: March 18, 2010

Vikings were fierce, plundering Scandinavian warriors; and even today, their reputation precedes them. Josh and Chuck investigate what the Vikings wer...

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How Lotteries Work

Episode Date: March 17, 2010

In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the history, practices and controversies of lotteries. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheart...

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How Scabies Work

Episode Date: March 4, 2010

Scabies is a contagious skin disease with a bad reputation. Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss this itchy condition -- from the mite that causes it to...

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How Bounty Hunters Work

Episode Date: February 25, 2010

In part two of their series on bail, Josh and Chuck talk about bail enforcement agents, a.k.a. bounty hunters. Learn more about your ad-choices at ht...

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How Bail Works

Episode Date: February 23, 2010

Bail is a centuries-old practice that allows defendants in criminal cases to be released from jail until their trial convenes. Learn more about the or...

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Who are the Amish?

Episode Date: February 17, 2010

In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuckers discuss the origins and practices of the Amish. Learn more about your ad-choices at https...

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How Braille Works

Episode Date: February 11, 2010

Josh and Chuck discuss the Braille alphabet -- from its origins in Charles Barbier's "night writing" system to the many different types of tactile alp...

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How Witchcraft Works

Episode Date: February 10, 2010

Witches are perhaps one of the most reviled and misunderstood groups in history -- but why? Join Josh and Chuck as they break down the Stuff You Shoul...

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How Swat Teams Work

Episode Date: February 3, 2010

In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss SWAT teams, elite police units that are specially trained for extreme situations. Le...