It has been called a "glorified spring", but Slinky is one of the best selling toys of all time. From accidental origins to an unlikely resurrection, Slinky has a pretty great back story.

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It has been called a "glorified spring", but Slinky is one of the best selling toys of all time. From accidental origins to an unlikely resurrection, Slinky has a pretty great back story.

How Slinky Works

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Camp David is awesome. But not all presidents have liked it. We'll dig into this historic property in today's episiode.

Camp David is awesome. But not all presidents have liked it. We'll dig into this historic property in today's episiode.

Let's Go to Camp... David!

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Kangaroos are the only marsupial to hop, which is pretty weird. We'll investigate why. 

Kangaroos are the only marsupial to hop, which is pretty weird. We'll investigate why.&nbsp;

Short Stuff: Why do kangaroos hop?

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Boeing used to be one of the most respected engineering firms in the world. Then it changed its focus from making great airplanes to increasing its stock value. The result was the 737-MAX, a plane that took the lives of 346 people in two avoidable crashes.

Boeing used to be one of the most respected engineering firms in the world. Then it changed its focus from making great airplanes to increasing its stock value. The result was the 737-MAX, a plane that took the lives of 346 people in two avoidable crashes.

Boeing's Nosedive: The 737-MAX

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