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The Tainted Polio Story
For much of human history, polio was absolutely terrifying. People weren't sure how it spread, they had no idea how to treat it, and they realized an…
2 years, 3 months ago
Listener Mail: Russian Space Weapons, Star Wars, Longer Life for Pets and a Potassium Grift
Iron Man hips the guys to a bizarre story about potassium. Sgt. Will presents a fascinating theory about nuclear weapons and "aliens." The Cold War H…
2 years, 3 months ago
Spies in the Sky: More Strange, Secret Satellites
Whil space may look pretty empty to the unaided eye, make no mistake: Earth's orbit is filled with fascinating -- sometimes creepy -- things. Join Be…
2 years, 3 months ago
CLASSIC: The Future of Censorship
What should people be allowed to say online? What sort of control should states or private entities have over images, concepts, speeches and other co…
2 years, 3 months ago
Strange News: Satellites, Sting Rays, World Powers Move on Antarctica
Orbital decay as satellites fail. A stingray practices parthenogenesis as China and Iran expand claims to Antarctica. All this and more in this week'…
2 years, 3 months ago
The Colonial Parkway Murders
The scenic Colonial Parkway stretches 23 miles across part of Virginia, linking Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown. This road has been purposely s…
2 years, 3 months ago
Listener Mail: Purple Street Lights, Burger King Sauce Concerns, the Unsolved Death of Thomas Wales
Matthais calls to ask about why some streetlights are turning purple. Kyle writes in with a question about a possible fast food conspiracy to short p…
2 years, 3 months ago
Mysterious Inventors, Part II: Murdered For Science?
Humans are phenomenally inventive creatures -- problem is, some of their inventions may end up disrupting the status quo. In fact, history is riddled…
2 years, 3 months ago
CLASSIC: STDWYTK Live: Secrets of The Federal Reserve
From the secret signs of homeless communities to Toynbee tiles, the world of advertisement and even the US dollar, the world is chock-full of hidden …
2 years, 3 months ago
Strange News: New Cryptid Just Dropped, Chernobyl's Wolves, A Lawyer Saves The Day
A new study shows wolves in Chernobyl have developed resistance to cancer. A scammer tries to refinance house behind owner’s back, lawyer saves the d…
2 years, 3 months ago