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June 11, 2011
Can Kari make a square smoke ring? Kari gives it a try using a cardboard box, a trash bag, and special-effects smoke cookies.
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June 10, 2011
John Shepherd-Barron usually stopped by his local bank on Saturdays to cash checks. But when he arrived one minute after they closed, he was out of luck. Tune in and learn how John’s ...
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June 10, 2011
Today, contact lenses are used by people across the world. But how did this billion-dollar industry get started? Tune in to learn how a German ophthalmologist created the Stuff of (Optical) Genius.
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June 10, 2011
With loads of experiments and inventions under his belt, Cornelius Drebbel was a true Renaissance man. But one of his inventions was more useful than any other, even if England didn’t think so at ...
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June 10, 2011
L.L. Zamenhof was fascinated by language from a young age. He also believed the majority of human conflict arose from miscommunication. Tune in to learn how Zamenhof used his Stuff of Genius to ...
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June 10, 2011
Joseph Glidden was working as a sheriff when an demonstration at a county fair piqued his interest and set him on the path to inventing the Stuff of Genius. Tune in to learn more about barbed wire.
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June 08, 2011
In this action-packed sequel, Rachel and Matt show you more of Patagonia’s Cool Stuff, from lakes and llama-like creatures to Tierra del Fuego, the Land of Fire!
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June 08, 2011
Renowned for both its beauty and its inaccessibility, Patagonia is a land of contrasts — it contains fjords, glacial lakes, rainforests and much more. Listen in as Rachel and Matt give ...
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June 08, 2011
When Mughal ruler Shah Jahan’s favorite wife died in childbirth, he ordered the construction of a stunning, white marble tomb in her honor. Join Matt and Rachel as they explore the history, ...
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June 08, 2011
In this episode, Matt and Rachel explore the history and formation of the Giant’s Causeway, a large series of basalt columns that extend along the coast of Northern Ireland into the ocean. Tune ...
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June 08, 2011
Shared by Peru and Bolivia, Lake Titicaca is a high-altitude lake with an interesting mix of wild and human inhabitants. Take a tour of the world’s highest navigable lake in this episode of ...
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June 08, 2011
On the surface, the Solomon Islands is a tropical paradise, but it harbors an ugly secret: the blood trade in dolphins is alive and well here.
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June 08, 2011
Get some pointers on how to cook one of the hardest pieces of meat to barbeque.
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June 08, 2011
Chris Porter, a dolphin dealer, has agreed to take Lincoln O’Barry deep into the heart of the dolphin trade so he can see firsthand what the dolphins mean to the indigenous people of the ...
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June 08, 2011
Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians or EOD are the only explosives and bomb specialists qualified for special operations. But before a Navy EOD team can go to war with Special Forces, ...
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June 08, 2011
Navy EOD trainees undergo a hostage rescue mission based on actual events in the warzone. One thing is for certain - keeping calm during chaotic situations is a must in order to pass this course.
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June 08, 2011
Tick shows what to look for along the fresh trail of animal prey.
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June 08, 2011
Cute, fuzzy, and small enough to fit in your pocket, the hamster makes a great first pet.
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June 08, 2011
On day two, the trainees experience a devastating setback during a mission saddled with booby traps. Even in the relative safety of training, explosives can still be a serious threat.
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June 08, 2011
A sudden shift in wind direction alters the course of trainee, O' Conner’s parachute landing.
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