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Back to Search48. College Fraternities
Episode 48
A fraternity’s budget includes broken windows, liability insurance, chili dog breakfasts, and the occasional $40,000 DJ. Zachary Crockett crashes the…
1 year, 10 months ago
47. Bail Bonds
Episode 47
How does bail work — and who's really paying? Zachary Crockett follows the money.
SOURCES:Joshua Page, professor of sociology and law at the Universi…
1 year, 10 months ago
46. Car Colors
Episode 46
So many vehicles on the road today are white, black, or gray — but automotive designers find that consumer preferences may be changing lanes. Zachary…
1 year, 10 months ago
45. Storage Units
Episode 45
Americans love to buy new stuff and hate to get rid of old stuff, which is why storing it all has become a $45 billion business. Zachary Crockett cle…
1 year, 10 months ago
44. Movie Sound Effects
Episode 44
The background noises you hear in film and TV — from footsteps to zombie guts — are produced in specialized studios by professionals known as Foley a…
1 year, 11 months ago
43. Top-Level Domains
Episode 43
Those letters at the end of web addresses can mean big bucks — and, for some small countries, a substantial part of the national budget. Zachary Croc…
1 year, 11 months ago
42. Cemeteries
Episode 42
The verdant lawns promise everlasting rest — but what does it mean to sign a lease for all eternity? Zachary Crockett finds out where the bodies are …
1 year, 11 months ago
41. Pet Movers
Episode 41
Relocating halfway across the world is hard enough for humans. For pets it can require a specialist. Zachary Crockett waits at the airport, holding a…
1 year, 11 months ago
40. Prosthetic Limbs
Episode 40
More and more Americans rely on prostheses. They’re custom-fitted, highly personal, and extremely expensive. Zachary Crockett investigates.
SOURCES:J…
1 year, 11 months ago
39. Houseplants
Episode 39
Interest in houseplants has exploded in recent years. But what causes floral trends, and prices, to grow? Zachary Crockett sows a few seeds.
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2 years ago