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Jun 18, 2008 • 6min

How Manufacturing Water Works

This podcast explores the challenges of water scarcity and potential solutions, including a device that produces purified drinking water. It also discusses inventions related to manufacturing water and the potential impact on the water cycle.
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Jun 12, 2008 • 5min

What's the most expensive toilet in the world?

The most expensive toilet in the world is made of solid gold and can be found in Hong Kong. Learn more about the world's most expensive toilet in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 10, 2008 • 6min

Could salt water fuel cars?

Salt water fuel could be the next viable alternative to foreign oil. Learn about the ongoing research behind the concept of salt water fuel in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 5, 2008 • 6min

How The Eye of a Tornado Works

Explore tornado formation, speed, and visibility as well as debunking myths. Hear firsthand accounts of individuals in the eye of a tornado.
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Jun 3, 2008 • 6min

How Contagious Yawning Works

Yawning is contagious, but why? Check out the leading theories on contagious yawning and empathy in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 29, 2008 • 6min

Can People Really Get Hysterical Strength?

Learn about the extraordinary phenomenon of hysterical strength. Explore documented cases of superhuman displays and the limitations of scientific understanding. Understand why humans cannot tap into this incredible surge of muscular strength all the time and the importance of managing stress.
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May 28, 2008 • 6min

How Antibacterial Soap Works

The podcast discusses the potential dangers of antibacterial soap, including an increase in drug-resistant bacteria. They explore alternative solutions and express concerns for raising children in a highly sanitized environment.
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May 22, 2008 • 6min

Does Gum Stay in your Stomach for Seven Years?

Does gum really stay in your stomach for Seven Years? Josh and Chuck take on the parental myth of gum swollowing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 20, 2008 • 5min

Are Dogs Really Man's Best Friend?

Check out the story of Hachiko, a loyal Akita who waited for over ten years for his master to return. Learn more about Hachiko and loyalty in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 15, 2008 • 5min

How Evolution in Isolation Works

How does isolation spur evolution? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about speciation and evolution. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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