Stuff Mom Never Told you
Stuff Mom Never Told You
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Summer Shorts: Summer Camp
Did you know that summer camp started to toughen up ...
Did you know that summer camp started to toughen up “weakly boys” before it became popular with kids across the nation? In this episode, Caroline and Cristen recount the history of U.S. summer camps, from the early days to modern specialty summer camps.
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Where do temper tantrums come from?
Everyone's familiar with these unpleasant outbursts, but where do they ...
Everyone's familiar with these unpleasant outbursts, but where do they actually come from? In this episode, Caroline and Cristen examine the science of toddler and teenage temper tantrums, along with tips on tantrum prevention.
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Summer shorts: Pricey swimsuits
Why do itsy bitsy bikinis cost so much for so ...
Why do itsy bitsy bikinis cost so much for so little cloth? Join Cristen and Caroline as they look at the average women’s swimsuit price, the life cycle of a swimsuit and more.
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Do politics determine who we date?
Studies have found that couples are more likely to share ...
Studies have found that couples are more likely to share political views than personality traits, and people are more willing to share their weight than political affiliations online. Are political views a romantic deal-breaker? Tune in to find out.
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Summer Shorts: Jock Straps
Who invented the jock strap? How do the physics of ...
Who invented the jock strap? How do the physics of jock straps work? How many varieties of jock strap exist, and are there any alternatives? In this episode, Cristen and Caroline recount a brief history of the jock strap.
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Why can’t a majority of minority kids swim?
70 percent of African American kids can’t swim and are ...
70 percent of African American kids can’t swim and are nearly three times more likely to drown. But why? In this episode, Caroline and Cristen examine pre-Civil Rights racism at the swimming pool, 'white flight' from municipal pools and more.
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Summer Shorts: Lifeguards
Lifeguards work at pools and coasts around the world, but ...
Lifeguards work at pools and coasts around the world, but where do they come from? In this episode, Caroline and Cristen dive into the world of lifeguards, from the history of lifeguarding to discrimination, the global impact of ‘Baywatch’ and more.
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Where did manic pixie dream girls come from?
The manic pixie dream girl is certainly a memorable film ...
The manic pixie dream girl is certainly a memorable film trope, and numerous movies feature these characters. But where do they come from, and where are the manic pixie dream guys? Tune in as Caroline and Cristen explore manic pixies and film.
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Summer Shorts: Nude Beaches
Why are Germans so fond of nude sunbathing? How did ...
Why are Germans so fond of nude sunbathing? How did Heinrich Pudor become the father of nudism? Where are the world's best nude beaches? Listen in to learn more about nude beaches.
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Could a pill cure obesity?
It's true: the FDA has approved 2 new anti-obesity drugs. ...
It's true: the FDA has approved 2 new anti-obesity drugs. But when did the medical community begin treating obesity as a chronic disease? Listen in to learn more about obesity medication -- including why anti-obesity drugs like fenphen failed in the past.
