What Are Those Black Squiggles on Roads?

OK, this is a trick question -- 'SOS' doesn't stand for anything at all. Learn the history of these three terms, including what astronomy and telegraphy have to do with it, in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/am-pm.htm; https: ... Show More

Fainting goats don't really faint -- their muscles just lock up for a few extra seconds when they startle or get excited. Learn how myotonia works and why it can actually be a useful trait in goats in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffwork ... Show More

Although a little air pollution can bring out brilliant colors in sunsets, most of it just causes a washed-out haze. Learn how both sunsets and smog work in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/smog-sunse ... Show More

<p>Have you ever been mudding? How about rock crawling or green laning? If so, you've been off-roading. Join Scott and Ben as they break down some basic off-roading techniques in this episode.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwo ... Show More

From the earliest two-wheeled, human-powered vehicles to today's racing bicycles, we look at how the humble bike was invented and how it evolved over the decades. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor ... Show More

In this episode we explore an old lead from 2006 about a black truck seen in Tara's yard and on the surrounding street on the night that she disappeared. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more a ... Show More

This episode is dedicated to the African American urge say that’s why your sh*t is beat up like that now when you see a car with damage driving crazy. 

How do tunneling machines work? We look at the science and tech behind burrowing under the Earth.       Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

This is the story of how I learned to, and how not to, ride a bicycle. I’ll also introduce you to the woman who rode around the world on a road bike to win a bet… and to fight for a better world.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystu ... 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

<p>About half of all people experience rage on a daily basis when they get behind the wheel. What is it about driving that ticks us off so badly?</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a ... Show More