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Building muscle isn't just about getting ripped -- it's a way all of us can be healthier. Learn about the facts and fictions behind building muscle (aka mucle hypertrophy) in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/diet-fitness ... Show More

The discovery of Deinonychus, an agile theropod that may have hunted in packs, changed the way we think about dinosaurs -- and inspired 'Jurassic Park' to boot. Learn about Deinonychus and the real (smaller) Velociraptor in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https ... Show More

Scales range from simple machines that weigh your produce to precision instruments that measure anything from molecules to massive cargo -- but they all work on related principles. Learn how different types of scales work in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: http ... Show More

Explore tales and traditions from Taoist sorcery, alchemy and Chinese folktales. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Discover the terrifying tale of the Kasha, a cat-like demon with a taste for fresh corpses, haunting the Kaimuki house in Honolulu. Uncover the evidence and alternative explanations behind this spine-chilling folklore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice ... Show More

<p>Forget everything you learned about 'genies' from Aladdin - tales of the Jinn, also called Djinn, are ancient and not at all as family-friendly as Disney might have you believe. So what are these mysterious creatures, exactly? Join the guys as they delve into the strange story ... Show More

<p>What is folklore? Turns out it's just about anything you can think of that's shared by more than two people. Art, literature, stories, dance, music, traditions, even those family heirlooms qualify. Turns out folklore is pretty neat. Learn all about it in this classic episode.< ... Show More

Have we ever seen a ghost? Do we believe friends who have? It’s all fun and games and beavers until someone sees a dark angel crouching in a fireplace. Listen to R&L discuss a number of true scary stories, including a horrific experience of one Mythical crew member, and their ins ... Show More

On this episode of Our American Stories, Dean and Ayesha Sherzai's shared experience of having grandparents succumb to dementia led them to "career suicide" which resulted in success. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Learn more about your ad-choices at ... Show More

<p>Ninja, Japanese warriors famous for stealth, deception and sabotage, were inspired by Chinese military philosophy. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the origins, history, gear and popularity of the ninja in this episode.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a hre ... Show More

Spiritualists weren't the only ones who believed the dead could still be heard. That belief came trailing many stories. And with many aims. Some found a nourishing home. Others found a hunting ground. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omn ... Show More