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How Comas Work

Episode Date: January 27, 2009

Several conditions can cause comas, including brain tumors and overdoses. Tune in as the crew discusses the causes and treatments of comas -- includin...

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How Moonshine Works

Episode Date: January 22, 2009

Moonshiners brew illegal alcohol, usually a liquor from corn. In the United States, this practice led to some surprising outcomes -- including the dev...

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How Redheads Work

Episode Date: January 15, 2009

Redheads are supposedly fiery, passionate people, but is there any truth to these stereotypes? Find out what studies have to say about redheads -- and...

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How Exorcism Works

Episode Date: January 6, 2009

Is the idea of possession a misunderstanding of physiological and psychological conditions, or has science failed to account for unknown, legitimate f...

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How Habeas Corpus Works

Episode Date: December 30, 2008

Habeas Corpus is a Latin term meaning "you have the body," and -- in theory -- guarantees an incarcerated person the right to have a court determine w...

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How Flirting Works

Episode Date: December 23, 2008

Flirting is an ancient -- and, at times, unconscious -- form of communication used to indicate interest in and receptivity to another person. Learn ab...

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How OCD Works

Episode Date: December 2, 2008

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast...