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Episode 30
Casinos think they can stop skilled gamblers from eking out a tiny edge at blackjack. Is that a losing bet? Zachary Crockett doubles down.
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2 years ago
10. Michelin Stars (Replay)
Episode 10
Only the finest restaurants have a chance to bask in their glow. Sometimes, it’s a bit too bright. Zachary Crockett squints at the menu.
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2 years ago
29. Greeting Cards
Episode 29
The tradition of sending cards to loved ones was in decline — until it was rescued by a new generation. But millennials have their own ideas about wh…
2 years ago
28. Horseshoe Crab Blood
Episode 28
How does the blood of a 450-million-year-old arthropod help prevent lethal infections in humans? And could we exhaust the supply? Zachary Crockett w…
2 years, 1 month ago
27. Romance Novels
Episode 27
How did love stories about vampires, cowboys, and wealthy dukes become the highest-grossing fiction genre in the world? Zachary Crockett gets swept a…
2 years, 1 month ago
3. My Sharona (Replay)
Episode 3
Can a hit single from four decades ago still pay the bills? Zachary Crockett f-f-f-finds out.
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26. Graffiti
Episode 26
Is graffiti public art, or public nuisance? It depends who you ask. Zachary Crockett tags in where it all started.
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25. Private Jets
Episode 25
Executives shell out millions of dollars for the privilege of flying private — but that convenience comes at a steep cost to the rest of us. Zachary …
2 years, 1 month ago
24. Pistachios
Episode 24
How did a little green nut become a billion-dollar product, lauded by celebrities in Super Bowl ads? Zachary Crockett cracks open the story.
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2 years, 2 months ago
23. Cadavers - Part 2
Episode 23
In the final part of our series, Zachary Crockett talks to a man with a storied — and controversial — career in the body parts business.
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