How long was the shortest war in human history? Under an hour. Hard to believe? Not when you hear the story.

How long was the shortest war in human history? Under an hour. Hard to believe? Not when you hear the story.

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Short Stuff: The Shortest War

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By all rights there should be three sets of molars in your mouth. But it turns out that our skulls aren’t really set up to accommodate that many anymore. Exactly why depends on who you ask.

By all rights there should be three sets of molars in your mouth. But it turns out that our skulls aren&rsquo;t really set up to accommodate that many anymore. Exactly why depends on who you ask.

Short Stuff: Wisdom Teeth

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In the 1970s, conservation groups around the world rose up to protect dwindling whale populations, some on the verge of extinction. They all worked under the same banner: Save the Whales! It turned out to be one of the most successful campaigns ever.

In the 1970s, conservation groups around the world rose up to protect dwindling whale populations, some on the verge of extinction. They all worked under the same banner: Save the Whales! It turned out to be one of the most successful campaigns ever.

Save the Whales!

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Fever dreams can be unsettling experiences. These ramped up nightmares are vivid, detailed and only happen when the human body experiences a fever. What is it about the combination of fevers and dreams that make these night terrors so hellish? Learn all that and more in this classic episode.

Fever dreams can be unsettling experiences. These ramped up nightmares are vivid, detailed and only happen when the human body experiences a fever. What is it about the combination of fevers and dreams that make these night terrors so hellish? Learn all that and more in this classic episode.

Selects: How Fever Dreams Work

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