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A Ridiculous History of Sex, with Ross Benes
Heads-up, folks: this is a PG-13 episode. Ben and the legendary guest producer, also Ben, welcome author and journalist Ross Benes for a wide-ranging…
9 months ago
CLASSIC: The Mummies of Guanajuato
When the city of Guanajuato instituted a grave tax, they included some harsh penalties for those who couldn't pay -- if you went more than three year…
9 months, 1 week ago
A Ridiculous History of Brain Science, with Jorge Cham
Today, we all generally understand that the brain is responsible for what we call personality and thought -- yet this wasn't always the case. Once hu…
9 months, 1 week ago
Jorge Cham Teaches Us The Universe: Big Bangs and Quantum Hangs
What is the universe? Where did it come from, and what happens to it in the future? Humanity has wrestled with these questions since the dawn of civi…
9 months, 1 week ago
CLASSIC: The Curious Rise of SPAM
Nowadays the iconic 'SPAM' logo is recognized around the world -- whether you're traveling in the US state of Minnesota or Busan, Korea, you'll more …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Ridiclulous Hsitory of Typos
Ah, the bane of authors, students and copywriters the world round: the infamous typo! Something as small as a single misplaced letter can call the en…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Come For the Palooka, Stay For the Farts!
What on Earth is a "palooka"? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max embark on a bizarre journey -- inspired by a single, fascinating word, they disco…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
CLASSIC: The Origins Of, and Backlash Against, Father's Day
With another Father's Day in the books, Ben, Noel and Max hit the new studio for the first time, exploring the history of this paternal partner to th…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Father's Day, Around the World
In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max discover stunning commonalities between Father's Day celebrations across culture, community, and time. We wrote…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
The History of Morning Routines, Part Two: All Hail The Toothbrush! And Deodorant!
For most of us -- hopefully! -- dental care is a fundamental piece of the morning routine. There are few things quite as refreshing as starting the d…
9 months, 3 weeks ago