There’s a great origin story behind snake oil salesmen, and it has to do with just one guy who singlehandedly gave it a bad name.

There’s a great origin story behind snake oil salesmen, and it has to do with just one guy who singlehandedly gave it a bad name.

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: The Original Snake Oil Salesman

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If there's one thing we've learned about Chuck over the years it's that he loves his gin. And he loves it even more now that understands it. Pour yourself a martini and cozy up to the classic gin-cast. 

If there's one thing we've learned about Chuck over the years it's that he loves his gin. And he loves it even more now that understands it. Pour yourself a martini and cozy up to the classic gin-cast.&nbsp;

Selects: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Gin

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Caterpillars are simply the best. Don't think so? Well listen in and you'll soon agree.

Caterpillars are simply the best. Don't think so? Well listen in and you'll soon agree.

Caterpillars: Nature's Magicians

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If you thought caterpillars were awesome, just wait until you see them with colorful, iridescent wings!

If you thought caterpillars were awesome, just wait until you see them with colorful, iridescent wings!

Butterflies: Caterpillars with Wings!

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Short Stuff: The Original Snake Oil Salesman

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