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The Mystical Death of Jack Parsons
Episode 830
The complicated life of JPL's co-founder meant that his death was almost certain to be cloaked in conspiracy theories.
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What ASMR Will Do for You
Episode 829
What is the state of the science behind this online video genre that combines relaxation with chills and shivers?
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Why You Don't Want a Flat-Faced Pet
Episode 828
The science shows that dogs and cats bred to be flat-faced suffer from respiratory distress, but some argue otherwise.
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What Really Happened on Easter Island
Episode 827
The popular known history of Easter Island — that deforestation brought about its demise — is not generally accepted.
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Why the Fresno Nightcrawler Is So Popular
Episode 826
This relatively new and not-so-famous cryptid manages to have an outsized pop-culture footprint.
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How Psychic Readings Work
Episode 825
Whether cold reading, warm reading, or hot, there are simple explanations for even the most impressive psychic performances.
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Demystifying the Winchester Mystery House
Episode 824
The unfortunate false narrative of the Winchester Mystery House obscures a wonderful story of one of California's great women pioneers.
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Hunting the Elusive Rogue Wave
Episode 823
Modern authors say that scientists didn't used to accept the idea of rogue waves. Is that true?
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On Washboarded Roads
Episode 822
The real cause of washboarding on dirt roads is very different from the traditionally believed reason.
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Forensic (Pseudo) Science
Episode 821
All those fancy-sounding forensic sciences you've come to trust might not be worth very much of your trust after all.
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