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  • How Rummikub Works

    HowStuffWorks Daily Feed
    16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    Endlessly mispronounced but universally beloved, this game is a mix of rummy and older, tile-based games like mahjong and dominoes. Think you can be the first to yell out "Rummikub"?

  • Future Car: 2013 Subaru BRZ

    Future Cars from Consumer Guide Automotive
    11 May 2012 | 1:00 am
    Subaru teams with Toyota on a compact sporty coupe with dashing looks and a competition-bred chassis for "drifting" devotees and other young hotbloods. Like sister Scion FR-S, the BRZ is rear-drive only, which could be tough to explain for a brand synonymous with AWD.

  • Why do feet stink?

    BrainStuff
    16 May 2012 | 10:54 am
    What causes stinky, smelly feet? Sweat and bacteria. Find out exactly how bacteria turn sweat into malodorous feet in this episode.

  • Central Park

    The Coolest Stuff on the Planet
    11 May 2012 | 3:26 pm
    About 38 million people visit Central Park in New York every year. Who won the competition to design it? What’s the story behind landmarks like Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle and the Alice in Wonderland Statue? Tune in to learn more.

  • Is MPG the best way to measure fuel efficiency?

    CarStuff
    15 May 2012 | 2:24 pm
    In the United States, a vehicle's fuel efficiency is rated in terms of miles per gallon, or MPG. But is this the best way to calculate fuel economy? Listen in as Scott and Ben explore an alternative measure of fuel efficiency in this podcast.
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  • How Rummikub Works

    16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    Endlessly mispronounced but universally beloved, this game is a mix of rummy and older, tile-based games like mahjong and dominoes. Think you can be the first to yell out "Rummikub"?

  • The Ultimate Bicycle Quiz

    16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    Learning to ride a bicycle seems to be a universal experience for children around the world. Whether you've been riding bicycles since you were a child or just recently started pedaling, how much do you know about this elegant and simple vehicle?

  • 5 Ways TV Has Influenced Presidential Elections

    16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    The introduction of television all but changed the way we elect our presidents. So just how exactly has this powerful medium influenced our elections? Read on to find out.

  • Videos: Stephen Hawking's Visions of the Universe

    16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    Astrophysicist, cosmologist, lecturer, cartoon voice actor, author, parent, grandparent -- Stephen Hawking wears many hats, and he also has a few ideas about black holes, time, aliens and wormholes.

  • How long should building a house take?

    16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    Is your new home proceeding on schedule or is your contractor just blowing smoke at you? Here's how to tell.
 
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    Future Cars from Consumer Guide Automotive

  • Future Car: 2013 Subaru BRZ

    11 May 2012 | 1:00 am
    Subaru teams with Toyota on a compact sporty coupe with dashing looks and a competition-bred chassis for "drifting" devotees and other young hotbloods. Like sister Scion FR-S, the BRZ is rear-drive only, which could be tough to explain for a brand synonymous with AWD.

  • Future Car: 2014 Fiat 500X

    11 May 2012 | 1:00 am
    A compact SUV and 4-door hatchback are joining Fiat's smaller 2-door 500 models. Mission: Outsell Mini and other trendy small cars by offering more room, practicality, and variety. The 500X and 500L look like timely sales-boosters, but they'll need to be very good to succeed.

  • Future Car: 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

    11 May 2012 | 1:00 am
    Volkswagen reboots its compact SUV with fresh styling, a slightly larger package with more interior room, and new engines--including a possible first-time hybrid option. But class competition is fierce. Can the next Tiguan pick up sales--and another CG Best Buy award?

  • Future Car: 2014 Cadillac CTS

    11 May 2012 | 1:00 am
    Cadillac redesigns its mainstay car, growing it into a true premium-midsize that should be stiffer competition for the likes of BMW's 5-Series and Mercedes' E-Class. With fresh looks, new engines, more room, and new features, the third-generation CTS could be the best yet.

  • Future Car: 2016 Mercedes-Benz MLC-Class

    11 May 2012 | 1:00 am
    The redesigned Mercedes-Benz M-Class is getting a slinky coupe-styled sister to take on the Acura ZDX, BMW X6, and other high-fashion SUVs. It seems a crazy idea, given the small U.S. demand for such vehicles, but Mercedes is thinking globally.
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    BrainStuff

  • Why do feet stink?

    16 May 2012 | 10:54 am
    What causes stinky, smelly feet? Sweat and bacteria. Find out exactly how bacteria turn sweat into malodorous feet in this episode.

  • How do instant cameras work?

    14 May 2012 | 11:06 am
    Instant cameras makes it possible to see a photograph almost immediately after you take it. But how? In this episode, Marshall explains the chemical processes behind regular and instant photographic film.

  • Why do eggs turn hard when you boil them?

    11 May 2012 | 3:24 pm
    Eggs are rich in protein, and this protein causes eggs to turn hard when they're boiled - but how does it actually work? Tune in as Marshall Brain breaks down the science behind hard-boiled eggs.

  • What is Schadenfreude?

    9 May 2012 | 11:53 am
    Schadenfreude is a German word that means taking pleasure in someone else's pain. But it's not the same as sadism, as Marshall Brain explains in this episode. Tune in to learn more about this particularly German sensation.

  • Can nasal sprays be addictive?

    7 May 2012 | 11:18 am
    Some people have become so dependent on their nasal sprays and products that they might worry they're addicted. Marshall Brain explains why you can't really be addicted to nasal products in this episode.
 
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    The Coolest Stuff on the Planet

  • Central Park

    11 May 2012 | 3:26 pm
    About 38 million people visit Central Park in New York every year. Who won the competition to design it? What’s the story behind landmarks like Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle and the Alice in Wonderland Statue? Tune in to learn more.

  • The Dakar Rally

    4 May 2012 | 1:51 pm
    What’s behind this road race of  8,000 kilometers though the roads, sand dunes, mud and grass of 3 countries in South America? Why did it change its route from Paris-Dakar to South America? Why does it stir up controversy? Tune in to find out.

  • On Location

    27 Apr 2012 | 11:58 am
    Ever watched a movie and become so entraced by the scenery that you started to wonder where it was filmed? That’s what we’re exploring today. We’ll be traveling to England, New Zealand and the U.S.A, learning about the scenery in countless blockbusters.

  • The Unsinkable Titanic

    20 Apr 2012 | 11:18 am
    April 15 was the 100-year anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Join kathryn and Sara as they go to Belfast, Northern Ireland, where the Titanic was originally built. Come with us and explore all the secrets of the Titanic Belfast museum.

  • Take Me Away to The Seychelles

    13 Apr 2012 | 2:52 pm
    Here's the episode our hosts liked so much that we're airing it twice: Where is this chain of 115 islands? Which ones are standouts to visit? What are some key things to consider while you’re on a sailing trip? Tune in to learn more about the Seychelles.
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    CarStuff

  • Is MPG the best way to measure fuel efficiency?

    15 May 2012 | 2:24 pm
    In the United States, a vehicle's fuel efficiency is rated in terms of miles per gallon, or MPG. But is this the best way to calculate fuel economy? Listen in as Scott and Ben explore an alternative measure of fuel efficiency in this podcast.

  • A Few Unusual Car Stories

    10 May 2012 | 12:51 pm
    Every car has story -- and some are stranger than others. In this episode, Scott and Ben take a look at some of the weirdest car stories in history, from Archduke Franz Ferdinand's ill-fated Phaeton to Cobra Roadsters.

  • Driving Laws No One Follows

    8 May 2012 | 12:11 pm
    Does anyone really stay under the speed limit, all of the time? How often do drivers neglect their turn signals? From tailgating to illegal turns and rolling stops, Ben and Scott take a look at the driving laws that no one follows in this episode.

  • Volkswagen Beetle History

    3 May 2012 | 10:16 am
    With its signature body shape, unusual engine placement and unique place in global history, the Volkswagen Beetle is one of the world's most recognizable automobiles. Join Scott and Ben as they take a look at the history of the Beetle in this podcast.

  • Auto Urban Legends

    1 May 2012 | 11:33 am
    Have you heard the one about the hook-handed killer stalking kids on lover's lane? What about the guy who strapped a jet engine to his car? In this podcast, Scott and Ben examine the fact -- and fiction -- behind urban legends.
 
 
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    Stuff Mom Never Told You

  • How Rehab Works

    16 May 2012 | 10:53 am
    Every year, a few celebrities take a trip to the Betty Ford Clinic -- but who was Betty Ford? In this episode, Caroline and Cristen explore the mainstreaming of drug/alcohol rehab programs, as well as the odds of relapsing after rehab.

  • Are women more prone to addiction?

    14 May 2012 | 11:25 am
    Did you know that female addiction tends to “telescope,” intensifying more quickly than male addiction? Doctors are just now understanding sex differences in substance abuse and addiction behaviors. Listen in to learn more about estrogen and addiction.

  • What are SlutWalks?

    9 May 2012 | 11:48 am
    SlutWalks have drawn a lot of attention -- but what are they? What is the etymology of “slut,” and should women reclaim it? Join Cristen and Caroline as they explore the history of SlutWalk activism, along with controversy surrounding the movement.

  • Uncomfortable Histories of High School Prom

    7 May 2012 | 11:20 am
    In 2012, U.S. parents will spend $1,087 to send their child to prom. It's a big business, but how did it get started? Caroline and Cristen recount the checkered past of the prom, including racial segregation, sexual discrimination and the ACLU.

  • When should parents talk to their kids about sex?

    2 May 2012 | 10:41 am
    Does “the talk” make a difference in teen sexual behavior? Is it true that 40% of adolescents get “the talk” after they’ve engaged in sexual intercourse? How should parents talk about sex with LGBT youth? Tune in for more with Cristen and Caroline.
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    The Stuff of Genius

  • The Story of the Stethoscope

    11 May 2012 | 3:25 pm
    Nowadays it seems that every doctor has a stethoscope. But who invented this nifty device, and how? Tune in to learn more.

  • The Modern Seatbelt

    4 May 2012 | 1:51 pm
    Before Nils Bohlin created the modern seatbelt, he designed ejection seats for Saab aircraft. Learn how Nils' Stuff of Genius changed the world -- and saved millions of lives -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

  • Cyril Callister: The Man Who Made Australia Vegemighty

    27 Apr 2012 | 11:08 am
    Today, Vegemite is an iconic Australian condiment and a piece of the country's national identity. Yet this wasn't always the case. Tune in and meet Cyril Callister, the genius behind Vegemite.

  • Daniel Fahrenheit and the Mercury Thermometer

    20 Apr 2012 | 11:16 am
    Daniel Fahrenheit built several types of thermometers, but his Stuff of Genius wasn't restricted to a few temperature measuring devices. Tune in and learn how Daniel Fahrenheit invented the system that bears his name today.

  • Mr. Warren and the Black Box

    13 Apr 2012 | 2:51 pm
    Nowadays flight recorders are a mandatory piece of equipment for all commercial planes -- but why? Tune in and learn more about black box recorders, as well as the genius behind them, in this podcast.
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    Stuff You Missed in History Class

  • The Prince of Humbug: P.T. Barnum

    16 May 2012 | 10:56 am
    P.T. Barnum is best known as a circus man, but he spent most of his career running a curiosity museum and staging freak shows. Barnum attracted people to his American Museum through shrewd advertising, or “humbug.” He also wasn’t afraid of a hoax.

  • Operation Mincemeat

    14 May 2012 | 11:21 am
    Once the Allies invaded North Africa, the Nazis began planning. Both sides knew Sicily was the obvious choice for the next Allied invasion, so the Allies needed some subterfuge. Luckily, the British had an idea -- and all they needed was a dead body.

  • Freya of Arabia

    9 May 2012 | 11:55 am
    After a childhood spent roaming Europe, Freya Stark began saving money to take Arabic lessons. Once fluent, she traveled into areas few outsiders had ever been, documenting her travels in best-selling books. Listen in to learn more about Freya of Arabia.

  • The Battle of Sekigahara

    7 May 2012 | 11:22 am
    After the Japanese ruler Toyotomi Hideyoshi died, regents and bureaucrats scrambled for power. The rivals Tokugawa Ieyasu and Ishida Mitsunari rallied supporters to face off in Sekigahara. Tokugawa emerged victorious. But what happened next?

  • Who was the real Professor Moriarty? Part II

    2 May 2012 | 10:44 am
    When Adam Worth stole a portrait of the Duchess of Devonshire, he fell in love with the painting. But a botched theft in Belgium landed him in prison, where the story of his life reached Arthur Conan Doyle and inspired the character of Professor Moriarty.
 
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    Stuff You Should Know

  • Interpol: World Police

    15 May 2012 | 2:22 pm
    Interpol is an international police agency that helps other law-enforcement agencies track criminals who operate across national borders -- but how does it work, exactly? Join the guys as they delve into the world of global law enforcement.

  • What is a shotgun house?

    10 May 2012 | 12:49 pm
    Shotgun houses are iconic pieces of American architecture: they're long, narrow, and filled with artistic flourishes. But where did they come from? In this episode, Chuck and Josh explore the mysterious origins of shotgun houses.

  • Did the Dutch trade Manhattan for nutmeg?

    8 May 2012 | 12:08 pm
    Today nutmeg is commonplace, but this wasn't always the case. In the 17th century, the Dutch and the British fought a trade war over nutmeg. Join Chuck and Josh as they travel across continents and centuries to trace the story of nutmeg and Manhattan.

  • How Bullfighting Works

    3 May 2012 | 10:15 am
    When the Visigoths ruled Spain, they introduced the idea of battling bulls at festivals. Today matadors get paid $100,000 and perform in front of 50,000 fans. But is bullfighting an antiquated, abusive relic or a cultural tradition above reproach?

  • How did language evolve?

    1 May 2012 | 11:31 am
    " Sure animals talk in their own way, with chirps and grunts and the like, but only humans can form words. It is this, some evolutionary psychologists contend, that is what truly separates us from the rest of the species on the planet. But why us?"
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    TechStuff

  • A Titanic TechStuff Episode

    16 May 2012 | 10:55 am
    What technology was onboard the Titanic? Why were there difficulties with the Titanic’s radio system? How did the Titanic influence the development of technology after the disaster?

  • Tech’s Biggest Acquisition Stories

    14 May 2012 | 11:30 am
    What were some of the most successful tech acquisitions? Which acquisitions failed to make any headway? How much did each user of Broadcast.com cost Yahoo? Learn more about tech acquisitions with Chris and Jonathan.

  • The Internet of Things

    9 May 2012 | 11:54 am
    What is the Internet of things? What sort of devices could be linked to the Internet? Could the Internet of things eliminate privacy? Join Jonathan and Chris as they explore a future wherein common objects may communicate with the internet.

  • The GE Story, Part 3

    7 May 2012 | 11:21 am
    What contributions did General Electric make to the space race? How did GE reclaim RCA and NBC? What are some of GE’s most recent contributions to medical equipment? Join Chris and Jonathan for the conclusion of their series on General Electric.

  • The GE Story, Part 2

    2 May 2012 | 10:46 am
    How did GE contribute to the American war effort during World War II? Who was GE’s first female scientist and what did she invent? What were some of GE’s first consumer products? Listen in and learn more in the second part of our GE series.
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