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.

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Short Stuff: Knock on Wood

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In 1919 one of the most bizarre disasters in history took place in Boston’s North End when a really fast, towering wave of molasses covered the neighborhood, killing people and animals in horrific ways and knocking buildings from their foundations.

In 1919 one of the most bizarre disasters in history took place in Boston&rsquo;s North End when a really fast, towering wave of molasses covered the neighborhood, killing people and animals in horrific ways and knocking buildings from their foundations.

Short Stuff: Boston Molasses Flood

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All Chuck knew of Zorro was from a couple of movies. So today the guys dive deeper on the legendary figure cutting so many Zs into so many things.

All Chuck knew of Zorro was from a couple of movies. So today the guys dive deeper on the legendary figure cutting so many Zs into so many things.

Zorro! That guy with the sword! 

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Everyone knows who Frank Lloyd Wright is, but did you know there was a grisly massacre at his home in 1914? Find out all about it in this classic episode.

Everyone knows who Frank Lloyd Wright is, but did you know there was a grisly massacre at his home in 1914? Find out all about it in this classic episode.

Selects: The Taliesin Massacre

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Short Stuff: Knock on Wood

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