Podcast Episodes

The Wild History of Tetris

Tetris is an iconic game with a fascinating history. Dive in today to learn all about this classic puzzle game.

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Selects: How the Stanford Prison Experiment Worked

The infamous Stanford Prison Experiment wasn't really much of an experiment as it turns out. It was more like a poorly thought out exercise conducted…

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The Story of Tavern on the Green

Tavern on the Green is a legendary NY eatery that has never rated particularly well with food critics. Despite that, it's been a NYC mainstay for dec…

1 year, 6 months ago

Short Stuff: The Gaslighting of Martha Mitchell

Martha Mitchell, the wife of Nixon's Attorney General, was well-known to spread a juicy rumor. That's why when Watergate unfolded, she was held capti…

1 year, 6 months ago

The Saga of Silk Road

The US government took a thumb in the eye with the creation of the Silk Road website. Right there on the internet you could anonymously buy drugs and…

1 year, 6 months ago

Selects: The Cleveland Torso Murders

During the depths of the Great Depression, Cleveland’s most vulnerable and destitute residents were prey for one of history’s most horrific serial ki…

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The Fascinating History of Dandelions

Dandelions are way more interesting than you think. Trust us and click play. 

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1 year, 6 months ago

Short Stuff: The wAve

It’s a thrill to stand and, raise your arms, maybe give a woo! then sit down again, especially if you’re in a sports stadium. And especially if you’r…

1 year, 6 months ago

Kids' Chemistry Sets: KABOOM!

A surprising number of Nobel Prize winners credit their childhood chemistry set for sparking their interest in science. But most kids just used them …

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Selects: What's a quinceañera anyway?

A quinceañera is the celebration of a girl of Hispanic heritage becoming a young woman on her 15th birthday. It involves family, friends, music and a…

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