Stuff You Should Know

Eels Alive!

Eels are pretty much objectively unsettling. They’re not quite fish (although they are) and if they’re snakes, they’re messed up snakes (they aren’t). But they’re fascinating too! There are even little cute eels. It’s time you got acquainted with eels! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Selects: Did Mallory Make it to the Top of Everest First?

George Mallory was a member of the first three European expeditions to Everest, world’s tallest mountain. He wanted to summit it so badly, he gave his life trying. Since that fateful day in 1924, climbers have wondered – was Mallory the first to summit? Listen as Josh and Chuck explore that question and lots more in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Hindenburg Disaster

Hard to believe we haven't covered this one yet, but here we are. Why did the Hindenburg crash and burn? We still don't really know. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Short Stuff: Did Tippi Hedron start the Vietnamese manicure industry?

Strange but true, actor Tippi Hedron kickstsarted the Vietnamese manicure industry in the United States in the 1970s. This is that story.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Humanists, the Happy Heathens

If you don’t believe in any kind of god or afterlife - or even that there’s a meaning to life – does that mean you’re doomed to a life of gloom and doom? Heck no!, say humanists. Their philosophical movement says you can make your own meaningful life. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.