What You Need to Know About Really Spicy Food
How is it that some people can handle spicy food with apparent ease? Why don’t you see them breaking out into a panicked sweat?
Abbey Road
A Beetle for the Beatles? The real story of Abbey Road and Paul's untimely death.
Who Owns the Ocean? The Scoop on International Waters
International waters used to be defined by a distance of 3 miles. You might be surprised at the reason why.
Some Perspective on Big Government Spending
In today’s dollars, the federal government of 1792 spent just under $31 per person – for the entire year.
About Those Recess Cabinet Appointments…
Can a President choose people to fill cabinet positions while the Senate is in recess?
The United States Constitution: Article 1 Explained
This week on the Constitution Show, we tackle the biggest section of the U.S. Constitution, Article 1, in simple and easy-to-understand terms. Want to know how the legislative branch is supposed to work? Listen in!
Why Do Tennis Players Grunt?
Watch any pro tennis tournament, and you'll experience a cacophony of animal noises. Gunts, groans, and occasional screams. So, why do tennis players grunt?
Why Does Bacon Smell So Good?
Why does bacon smell so good? That sizzling odor of pure deliciousness has the power to wake the dead. So what is it about bacon smell that's so appealing?
Mythbusting Silencers
How loud is a "suppressed" gunshot? Does a silencer really muffle gunfire to whisper-like levels? It's time for mythbusting silencers.
What Does Space Smell Like?
We think of space as vast emptiness, but even though you can't crack open a window to smell, astronauts have reported a unique odor. What does space smell like?