Stuff Mom Never Told you
Stuff Mom Never Told You
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Is love at first sight possible?
Familiar to any fan of classic romance stories, love at ...
Familiar to any fan of classic romance stories, love at first sight is a common theme loved by some and, well, contemptuously dismissed by others. But it is real? Join Molly and Cristen as they delve into the science behind physical attraction.
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How did women pedal their way to emancipation?
Susan B. Anthony once said the bicycle deserved all of ...
Susan B. Anthony once said the bicycle deserved all of the credit for women’s emancipation. Women had to fight restrictive clothing and stereotypes to take part in the bike craze of the 1890’s. Tune in to learn more about gender equality and bicycles.
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Why do men catcall?
Rome is famous for catcalling, but it's certainly not the ...
Rome is famous for catcalling, but it's certainly not the only place where this sort of thing happens. So what is catcalling? How does it work, and why do people do it? Tune in to learn more.
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Skygirls, Steawards and Flight Attendants
In 1930, the first stewardess was hired. Stewardesses had to ...
In 1930, the first stewardess was hired. Stewardesses had to be young, unmarried and within certain height and weight guidelines. To get rid of these rules, stewardesses and stewards had to take on the Civil Rights Act. Tune in to learn more.
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Are soap operas underrated in TV history?
It's no secret that some people think soap operas are ...
It's no secret that some people think soap operas are just junky TV for housewives. But is that true? Join Cristen and Molly as they trace the history and evolution of soap operas and see how these shows have influenced most of what we watch today.
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Decoding the Mystery of Female Spies
When people think of spies, they often picture men like ...
When people think of spies, they often picture men like James Bond. Yet throughout history women have also had careers as spies. Listen in to learn more about notable female spies, sex as a espionage tactic, stereotypes and more.
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Are Godmothers taking over the Mafia?
Breaking the glass ceiling in organized crime may not be ...
Breaking the glass ceiling in organized crime may not be anything to celebrate, but it’s making headlines all the same. In this episode, Molly and Cristen explore the juicy stories of Italian godmothers running Mafia families while the men are in jail.
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Do men and women doctor differently?
Ever since women started becoming doctors, studies have scrutinized genders ...
Ever since women started becoming doctors, studies have scrutinized genders and doctoring styles. Women may spend more time with patients and communicate more easily with them, but that's not the whole story. Tune in to learn more.
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What's the difference between a doula and a midwife?
Midwives and doulas are often present at natural childbirth. But ...
Midwives and doulas are often present at natural childbirth. But what do these people actually do? Join Cristen and Molly as they explain the differences between midwives and doulas.
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Do women make better bosses?
Surveys show that women may possess more of the skills ...
Surveys show that women may possess more of the skills necessary to be a good boss, so why do employees prefer male bosses? Tune in as Molly and Cristen talk about how stereotypical gender traits can affect women hoping to take control of the office.
