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This Day in History: The Missouri Compromise (and More) - Stuff You Should Know

As it turns out, a lot has happened on March 3 throughout history - everything from the Missouri Compromise in 1820 to contemporary holidays such as Girls' Day and Peach Blossom Day in Japan, as well...

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Don't Be Dumb: How Many Humans Have Ever Lived? - Stuff You Should Know

Have you ever wondered how many people have ever walked the face of the Earth? Turns out a demographer made a rough calculation. The answer: A lot.

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This Day in History: Chuck Norris' Birthday (and Other Historic Events) -...

The day after Daylight Saving Time begins is an important day for napping, especially since it's National Napping Day. It's also Middle Name Pride Day and - perhaps most important of all - Chuck...

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Don't Be Dumb: Can Cats Taste Sweet Things? - Stuff You Should Know

No, they cannot. So don't feed them sweet stuff because they'll eat it and get diabetes. Because they're stupid cats. Just be quiet watch the video.

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This Day in History: St. Patrick's Day, Irish Coffee and Submarine Day -...

It's that time of year to get bombed on a Monday and pretend you're Irish. It's St. Patrick's Day! Learn about the day and why you should drink Irish coffee in a submarine today as well.

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Don't Be Dumb: The Fermi Paradox - Where Are All the Aliens? - Stuff You...

You know how there should be aliens all over the place but there aren't? There's a guy named Fermi who wondered this same thing and they named a paradox after him for it. Which makes him a lucky duck.

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This Day in History: Oil Spills, Human Rights and Chocolate-Covered Raisins -...

Today, you can eat chocolate covered raisins aplenty while you speak openly and truthfully about human rights abuses and consider the immense disaster that was the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill.

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Mike, the Headless Chicken Was Real - Don't Be Dumb - Stuff You Should Know

There was once a chicken who survived his head being cut clean off and lived anouther year and a half, gaining six pounds and dying in a hotel room because he choked to death. It's all true and Josh...

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This Day in History: Cesar Chavez, Crayolas & Bunsen Burners [Series Finale]...

Today marks the creation of the Crayola crayon and honors both the inventor of the Bunsen burner and the legendary labor organizer Cesar Chavez. Plus, all is revealed in the series finale,...

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Don't Be Dumb: All About Bee Vomit, AKA Honey - Stuff You Should Know

You love honey. You eat it all the time, honey lover. But what you're eating is bee vomit. How's your precious honey taste now?

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Consider This: E-Waste - Stuff You Should Know

It's time to replace your busted cell phone and your first instinct is to toss the old one in the trash. But do you know where most of the world's electronic waste ends up? Hint: it's not pretty. In...

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Don't Be Dumb: Does Lip Balm Make Your Lips More Chapped? - Stuff You Should...

Have you ever heard that if you use lip balm it can make your lips even more chapped? That's actually true, but it doesn't mean you can get addicted to it. Just watch this video.

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5 Really Expensive Things That Were Accidentally Destroyed - Stuff You Should...

One of the things about priceless masterpieces is that they tend to be really expensive. So when they're accidentally broken a pit tends to form in the stomach. Watch and learn about five expensive...

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Don't Be Dumb: Snowflakes - Stuff You Should Know

Have you ever heard the saying that every person in the world is like a unique snowflake? Well, it's true - about the snowflakes, I mean. Also, don't use that phrase, it's annoying. Just watch.

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Don't Be Dumb: What in the Name of God is the The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon?...

Have you ever heard of the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon? If you haven't, get ready, because you're about to start hearing about it over and over. Confused? Just watch.

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Consider This: Water - Stuff You Should Know

You probably know that Planet Earth is made up of 71% water - but did you know that only 2.5% is fresh water? And of that, less than 1% is accessible for human use? Watch the video to find out some...

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Don't Be Dumb: Pouring the Perfect Beer (or Root Beer) - Stuff You Should Know

If you've ever seen someone pour beer into a glass held at a 45-degree angle, they're not nuts, they're pouring perfectly. Find out why by watching this video, chump.

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Don't Be Dumb: Meat is Muscle - Stuff You Should Know

Have you ever bitten into a whole turkey carcass and realized that some of the meat in your mouth was light and some was dark and did you wonder what the heck was the difference even though one tastes...

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Consider This: Overpopulation - Stuff You Should Know

It took from the dawn of humanity until the 19th century to reach a billion people on the planet. It took just over 200 years afterwards to add 6.2 billion more. With more and more people and ever...

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Don't Be Dumb: Does Hitting the 57 on Ketchup Bottles Really Work? - Stuff...

You know how ketchup doesn't move at all, but if you hit the 57 on a glass Heinz bottle it will? That's because non-Newtonian fluids and sheer fracture. Get all brainy right here.

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Tips for Getting Out of the Supermarket Fast and Without Losing Your Shirt -...

Josh and Chuck give you the skinny on tricks grocery stores use to get you to buy more of the stuff they offer and how to get in and get out with your checkbook intact.

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Psychology is Nuts: The Little Albert Experiment - Stuff You Should Know

The history of psychology is rife with frightening tales of unethical experiments. The 1919 case of Little Albert is particularly disturbing. Josh fills you in on the dark origins of one of the major...

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Don't Be Dumb: What the Heck is the Mpemba Effect? - Stuff You Should Know

If you've ever noticed that hot water freezes faster than cold water and it didn't blow your mind, then you're not paying enough attention when you make ice cubes. Because that's not supposed to...

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What Causes Pee Shivers? | Don't Be Dumb - Stuff You Should Know

If you're a boy and you've shuddered after you've peed you've revealed what may be the greatest mystery facing science today.

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