Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd was a fairly common criminal until he got involved in shootout with federal agents in 1933. Learn about his life and crimes in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/pretty-boy-floyd.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Episode: https://o…

It's not just malice -- there are several psychological reasons why people get so mean and angry online. Learn what experts say (and how to stop the cycle) in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/psychological-reason-mean-on-internet.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for…

The pink fairy armadillo looks like a fantasy illustration and is so elusive that it's practically mythical. Learn what we know (and don't know) about them in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/pink-fairy-armadillo.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Episode: https://omn…

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Twisters release has reignited the love that most midwesterners have for severe weather and the need to be the first to see a tornado on its way. Standing on our front lawns, eyes shielded with a hand to the wind and rain, we often find ourselves either disappointed or relieved that the skies didn’t produce the unpredictable and violent torrent of …

Interview with a Vampire. Yeah, that's right. We interviewed a genuine sanguine vampire who resides in the Hoosier state. We also take you down some loose vampire history and cover a couple of vampire-related news stories. Sources: https://wbckfm.com/illinois-ohio-cities-make-great-homes-for-vampires-apparently/ https://lawnlove.com/blog/best-worst…