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Back to SearchEpisode 82 - Quad State Tornado
Season 3 Episode 82
Late in the night on December 10th and into the early morning of December 11th, a supercell thunderstorm ripped through four Mid-South American state…
4 years, 2 months ago
Episode 81 - Maps and Tracking Systems
Season 3 Episode 81
Ever wondered how the surface of a round planet translates into a flat map? Christine has! This week, JJ answers questions about the visuals of maps,…
4 years, 3 months ago
Episode 80 - Scooters, eBikes, and Hoverboards
Season 3 Episode 80
Love 'em or hate 'em, personal vehicles are everywhere. These days, people are zipping across town on silent e-bikes, delivering takeout on electric…
4 years, 3 months ago
Episode 79 - Cave Paintings
Season 3 Episode 79
Since our days as cave-dwelling hunter gatherers, humans have been creating and sharing art. Paintings by early humans still adorn the walls and ceil…
4 years, 3 months ago
Episode 78 - Black Friday Sales and Advertising
Season 3 Episode 78
You just can't escape advertising in the modern world. Even if you've been living under a rock there's probably a tiny billboard there promoting a Ne…
4 years, 3 months ago
Episode 77 - War Photos and Propaganda Art
Season 3 Episode 77
This week, the week of Remembrance Day and Veteran's Day, Christine and JJ examine wartime photos and propaganda posters. In this episode they descri…
4 years, 4 months ago
Episode 76 - Day of the Dead
Season 3 Episode 76
Día de Muertos is a wonderfully vibrant and joyful Mexican holiday with an extraordinary aesthetic. Family traditions with roots in Aztec rituals are…
4 years, 4 months ago
Episode 75 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show!
Season 3 Episode 75
There's never a bad time to don fishnet stockings and dance the Time Warp, but if you're looking for an excuse, Halloween is it! This week, Christine…
4 years, 4 months ago
Episode 74 - Viral Video Contraptions
Season 3 Episode 74
Several internet videos featuring strange contraptions and creations have popped up in Christine's social media feed over the last few months, but we…
4 years, 4 months ago
Episode 73 - The Look of Energy
Season 3 Episode 73
Energy infrastructure might not be sexy, but it's vital to our current way of life. These systems bring electricity to your home and transport oil a…
4 years, 4 months ago