Stuff You Should Know
How Antidepressants Work
The good news is that we know antidepressants can treat major depression, helping millions of people live healthier lives. The bad news is that we don t really know how they do that. Check out the theories on how antidepressants work in this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 mar 2025 - 01 h 01 min 51 s
Short Stuff: Morganna the Kissing Bandit
Pete Rose said she was bigger than any one player in baseball during the 70s and 80s. Morganna the Kissing Bandit became a legend in sports for running onto baseball fields and kissing players during games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 mar 2025 - 14 min 57 s
The Scribble on Scrabble
Scrabble is a game that neither of us plays with regularity. And maybe that's good for this episode. We're all learning, right? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 mar 2025 - 52 min 12 s
Selects: How Electricity Works
It is literally all around you (and even inside you) - electricity makes up the basis of modern life. But what exactly is electricity and how does it work? In this classic episode, Josh and Chuck chase away the darkness and explain electricity in their usual electrifying way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 mar 2025 - 49 min 08 s
Why is Chinese art being stolen?
The market for Chinese art used to be very small and is now a billion dollar annual industry. What changed? And how is this all tied to a string of heists? Listen in to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 mar 2025 - 42 min 18 s
Short Stuff: Outlawry
A request by our producer Dave C, we explore how totally on your own you were in Medieval England when the court declared you an outlaw. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 mar 2025 - 13 min 07 s
Switchboards: Please Hold While We Connect You
The telephone switchboard was a real wonder of technology and laid the groundwork for the next generation of connectivity. Learn how these things worked today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 mar 2025 - 57 min 50 s
Selects: Are crickets the future of food?
Crickets are part of a larger insect-based diet enjoyed in most parts of the world. Loaded with vitamins, minerals and protein, and green to boot, crickets could help solve some of the world's food problems if Europe and America get on board. Learn all about cricket farming in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 mar 2025 - 47 min 58 s
How GPS Works
In a tribute to the late founder of HowStuffWorks Marshall Brain, we chose one of his great articles. Learn all about how your phone knows how to get you around without bumping into stuff or running people over in this episode. Thank you, Marshall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 fev 2025 - 52 min 36 s
Short Stuff: Fanta - Nazi Favorite?
Fanta has its roots in Germany during WWII, so the Nazi association is something that's tough to deny. Dive in and hear all about how this beloved soda got its start as a non-orange, bad-tasting fizzy drink. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 fev 2025 - 16 min 55 s