What's the deal with knocking on wood? It's an action one takes to ensure good luck. Which doesn't exist. Yet we do it. Humans are funny that way.

What's the deal with knocking on wood? It's an action one takes to ensure good luck. Which doesn't exist. Yet we do it. Humans are funny that way.

If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

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Short Stuff: Knock on Wood

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Now that it’s been 250 years since America split from England, we figure enough time has passed that we can finally learn the difference between the UK, Great Britain, and  the British Isles.

Now that it&rsquo;s been 250 years since America split from England, we figure enough time has passed that we can finally learn the difference between the UK, Great Britain, and &nbsp;the British Isles.

Short Stuff: Great Britain

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During the Cold War all eyes were on the Space Race between the US and USSR. But there was another, overlooked race too and it went in the opposite direction. 

During the Cold War all eyes were on the Space Race between the US and USSR. But there was another, overlooked race too and it went in the opposite direction.&nbsp;

Kola: The World’s Deepest Hole

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In this classic episode, Chuck and Josh sit and converse on the simple, elegant chopstick.

In this classic episode, Chuck and Josh sit and converse on the simple, elegant chopstick.

Selects: Chopsticks > Forks

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Short Stuff: Knock on Wood

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