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There's good news for anyone that is confused by men, which is basically everyone ---- the 'How Men Think' podcast has returned! 'How Men Think' was always about helping women understand the things that men do and say, that just don't make sense to us. Since the beginning, the mission has been the same...a constant search for answers to your questions about relationships, dating, marriage, divorce, breakups, hookups, love, sex, family, fatherhood, and why men do -- the things men do! Now, wi ...
Click, click, podcast listener. We talk about the 'Infected', the second episode of The Last of Us, and dive into Ellie, Tess, and the infamous and terrifying Clickers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
This 2016 episode covers two inventive brothers who came up with an idea to set humans aloft. The Montgolfiers were among many inventors working toward flight in the 18th century, but they often get all the attention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
To sail down a river of lava in a boat is surely a thing of pure fantasy, but in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the actual “lava boats” you might glimpse in volcanic footage as well as what would be required to build a vessel capable of traversing a true lake of fire. (originally published 02/24/2022) See omnystudio…
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Elephants are pretty much the best. Why? Josh and Chuck will let you know in great detail in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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TechStuff Classic: The Philips Story: Part Two
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What happened to the Philips company during World War II? How did Philips diversify over the decades? What's next for the company? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
After a close encounter and escape from her enemies, Tilda wakes, recovers and grapples with dark thoughts, all the while trying to suss out a possible new ally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Beauty and the Beast (1978)
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In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Czechoslovak director Juraj Herz’s 1978 dark, gothic retelling of the classic fairy tale “Beauty and the Beast.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
Even if you've never seen her films or know her by name, you will almost certainly recognize Marilyn Monroe. This famous Hollywood icon rose to global fame as a model, actress, and socialite -- only to die, officially from an overdose, at the young age of 36. And ever since that day, people around the world have spent decades asking whether there's…
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Behind the Scenes Minis: Macs and Fletcher
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Holly and Tracy talk about Thomas Hancock, and their own experiences with raincoats. Then they discuss the food fad of Fletcherism, and the personality of Fletcher himself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Germany observes its first Holocaust Remembrance Day - January 27th, 1996
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On this day in 1996, German president Roman Herzog declared a national day of remembrance for the victims of Nazism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts & HowStuffWorks
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Tech News: AI Blunders and a Liquid-Metal Robot
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An academic publisher says that it will not publish academic papers written by ChatGPT. Futurism uncovers more problems with CNET's use of AI to write articles. India pressures Twitter and Google to censor a BBC documentary. And researchers in Hong Kong show off a cool melting robot! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
Nature abhors a vacuum… and so do we? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the subject of horror vacui as it relates to philosophy, physics and the arts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
A theory in the field of psychology has become so pervasive, it’s generally taken on faith that it’s true. It says that how your parents respond to you during a short window in your infancy has lifelong effects on your personality. Could this be correct? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Listener Mail: Mental Health, Synesthesia, Sonic Booms and Terrible Puns
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Conspiracy Realist Mike describes his first hand experience working in the mental health field in the 1990s. A letter about synesthesia prompts a discussion on the nature of experience -- and whether this particular sensory phenomenon can be taught. Toad reaches out to relay some insider info explaining anomalous sonic booms -- and and a (completel…
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Benjamin Franklin laments the choice of the bald eagle as a national symbol - January 26th, 1784
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On this day in 1784, in a letter to his daughter, Benjamin Franklin expressed his disapproval of the eagle as America’s symbol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts & HowStuffWorks
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Happy Hour #104: The Chicken Dance (SATC S2, Ep. 7)
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Throwback Thursday time! We continue our watch party of Sex and the City and discuss weddings and all the dynamics and drama that can come with them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
Diodes are key components in modern electronics, but what are they and what do they do? We take a few minutes to describe diodes and their function. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
With all the news about art programs like Midjourney, chat applications like ChatGPT and so on, it's no wonder more and more people are concerned 'AI' -- however defined, may put their jobs in danger. But how true is that? Is 'AI' coming for you? Tune in to learn more in the first part of this ongoing series. They don't want you to read our book.: …
Horace Fletcher is best known for starting a food fad in that came to be known as Fletcherism. This early 20th century fad involved, in part, chewing your food A LOT. Research: Bauerlein, Mark. "The Correspondence of William James. Vol. 3: William and Henry. 1897-1910." The Henry James Review, vol. 16 no. 1, 1995, p. 115-117. Project MUSE, doi:10.1…
Yves joins us once again to highlight the impressive accomplishments of Mary Golda Ross, the first known Native American woman engineer in the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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The Monstrefact: The Tyrannic Wars of Warhammer 40K
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In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert continues to discuss the extragalactic threat of alien Tyranids in the Warhammer 40K universe… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Short Stuff: Adam's Apples and Throat Lumps
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Two traditional wedding songs are played together for the first time - January 25th, 1858
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On this day in 1858, the “Wedding March” and “Here Comes the Bride” were performed together for the first time at a royal wedding in London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts & HowStuffWorks
Nature abhors a vacuum… and so do we? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the subject of horror vacui as it relates to philosophy, physics and the arts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Tech News: A Chatbot Earns an MBA (Not Really)
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A business school professor says that ChatGPT passed the final exam needed to earn an MBA. Microsoft announces a commitment to a multi-year, multibillion dollar relationship with OpenAI. And Elon Musk says that Twitter will offer an ad-free subscription level in the future. Plus more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Christian K. Nelson patents the Eskimo Pie - January 24th, 1922
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On this day in 1922, Danish immigrant Christian K. Nelson received a patent for a frozen treat known as the Eskimo Pie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts & HowStuffWorks
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Fictional Women Around the World: Velma Dinkley
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We would have gotten away with it if not for those meddling kids! We break out the magnifying glass and do some detective work on Scooby Doo's Velma Dinkley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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CLASSIC: STDWYTK Presents: How May I Help You?
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If you had a chance to save a loved one, would you take it? How far would you go? It's the gang's collective birthday this month, so as a way of saying thanks to you Conspiracy Realists around the world (and beyond), the guys have teamed up with their extended conspiracy family to present a unique tale of morality, of good and evil, and... fast foo…
John DeLorean: visionary, car maker extraordinaire, buyer of large amounts of cocaine, provider of time machine chassis. There is a lot to understand about John DeLorean so let’s get busy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
With ChatGPT in the news, I thought it was high time we take a look at OpenAI -- the company behind the controversial chatbot. From its founding in 2015 to its shift to a "capped-profit" company, we look at the organization founded with the goal of creating AI that's beneficial for humanity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Strange News: "Tax the Rich," say the Rich; Getty Sues AI Companies; Serial Killer Wants to Join Russian Military
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A letter from the self-described 'ultra rich' argues the rich must be taxed to prevent catastrophic inequality. Getty images files a legal complaint on companies making AI-assisted image software. In an interview on state-funded news, 58-year-old serial killer Mikhail Popkov volunteers to join the Russian military. All this and more on today's Stra…
Humans have worked on ways to make garments water resistant almost since they started to wear them. But figuring out how to manufacture a raincoat using rubber was a big breakthrough that took centuries. Research: Lennox, Henry G., et al. “Journal of the Society for Arts, Vol. 18, No. 891.” The Journal of the Society of Arts, vol. 18, no. 891, 1869…
SMNTY takes a breath and relaxes after stressful holidays in a very special meditative episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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A West Virginia newlywed is found dead under mysterious circumstances - January 23rd, 1897
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On this day in 1897, the lifeless body of Elva Zona Heaster Shue was found inside her home in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts & HowStuffWorks
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
Shrinkflation is when brands downsize their products while keeping their prices the same -- thus passing inflating costs on to you. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://money.howstuffworks.com/shrinkflation-news.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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BrainStuff Classics: How Do Southern Biscuits Work?
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Fluffy biscuits are a cornerstone of Southern cusisine, but they're a relatively recent invention. Learn the history behind this baked good in today's classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/history-light-and-fluffy-biscuits.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
