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What Happens to San Francisco’s Recycling Once It Leaves the Curb?
Take a trip to Recology's Recycle Central, where San Francisco's waste is sorted and sent off for processing. Join the Bay Curious team as they test …
9 years, 5 months ago
Did the Emptying of Mental Hospitals Contribute to Homelessness?
After patients were released from mental hospitals, there wasn't always a place for them to go. On this week's episode, we explore if deinstitutional…
9 years, 5 months ago
Where Did the Wild Parrots of San Francisco Come From?
The busy streets of San Francisco seems like the last place you'd find wild parrots. And yet, there they are. How'd they get here?
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9 years, 6 months ago
Where Did The Word ‘Hella’ Come From?
Long associated with the Bay Area, the word 'hella' has gained widespread use. But how was the word born?
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9 years, 6 months ago
The Origins of ‘Hella’
Long associated with the Bay Area, the word 'hella' has gained widespread use. But how was the word born?
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9 years, 6 months ago
Why Are BART Trains So Loud?
Sometimes the noise on BART is so loud you can hardly think. Why such a racket? And could it possibly damage your hearing? Sam Harnett and Eli Wirtsc…
9 years, 6 months ago
Why Are Ships Buried Under San Francisco?
Ships from the Gold-Rush era are hidden deep underground throughout the city. How did they get so far from the shoreline?
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9 years, 6 months ago