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In the 1700s, fossil finds along the Ohio and Hudson Rivers indicated that North America was home to mysterious beasts. Learn how mastodon bones proved both that extinction is real and that America isn't full of degenerates in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: ht ... Show More

The craving for and practice of eating earth is more widespread than you might think. Learn why researchers think people engage in this form of pica (i.e., geophagy) in today's classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditio ... Show More

A lot of sayings and ideas about how to avoid getting struck by lightning are misguided. Learn how to stay storm safe in a building, a vehicle, or outside in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on these articles: https://science.howstuffworks.com/nature/climate-weather/storms/do ... Show More

What do automotive transmissions do? How does power get from an engine to a car’s wheels? Why do manual transmission vehicles have a clutch? Learn more about transmissions with Jonathan and Lauren. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnyst ... Show More

Aston’s 110th birthday present to itself is a machine so old school it has a wooden gearlever and recycled geography teacher upholstery. Analogue heaven, or expensive anachronism? We discuss that and the rise of the expensive manual gearbox with the help of the 911 S/T, GMA T.50 ... Show More

<p>Everyone knows that internal-combustion engines generate exhaust, but what takes it from your engine to the muffler safely? Tune in as Scott and Ben break down the nuts, bolts -- and possible future -- of your car's exhaust system.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices ... Show More

<p>Screw-drive vehicles are designed to traverse terrain that traditional vehicles find unmanageable. Scott and Ben take a look at how these screw-driven vehicles work and discuss some fascinating examples, from tractors to toys, in this episode.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ... Show More

Car conclusions return for Topic Tuesday, which include lots of driving homework and much personal discovery! The debate is for Chris L., who wonders what car has the best disposable clutch for learning manual transmission driving? Social media questions ask if the guys drive tog ... Show More

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked what era or decade of car makes the best sound? They debate practical but fun vehicles for Colton S., who wants to get out of his comfort zone. Social media questions ask how you can pry yourself away from a brand you obsess over, is there an ... Show More

<p>Could automobiles of the future have motors in the wheels instead of the vehicle itself? Scott and Ben take a look at the technology behind the possible motors of the future in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https: ... Show More

<p>Does the sound of someone smacking gum drive you crazy? It's possible you're just a cranky jerk, but science presents another possibility: misophonia. Tune in to learn more about the mysterious condition that makes some noises so difficult to cope with.</p><p> </p> Learn more ... Show More

<p><strong>#144</strong></p> <p>Cars are complicated, there's lots of parts that do lots of things most of us will probably never understand it all. Well we can at least tackle one of those mysteries today. You've probably heard of something called a catalytic converter, right? A ... Show More