Eugene Francois Vidocq is without a doubt one of the most interesting figures in modern history. He’s a former criminal turned undercover informant who went on to found the French national police force and the world’s first private detective agency. 

Eugene Francois Vidocq is without a doubt one of the most interesting figures in modern history. He’s a former criminal turned undercover informant who went on to found the French national police force and the world’s first private detective agency.

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The Criminal Father of Criminology

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Blacksmiths? You got that right. Learn all about this age old occupation in this classic episode.

Blacksmiths? You got that right. Learn all about this age old occupation in this classic episode.

Selects: Blacksmiths? You got that right!

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In the 80s, a pair of psychologists theorized why being part of a group can change people’s thoughts and feelings, both about themselves and other people. It sounds dry, but SIT explains everything from how people justify genocide to football rivalries.

In the 80s, a pair of psychologists theorized why being part of a group can change people&rsquo;s thoughts and feelings, both about themselves and other people. It sounds dry, but SIT explains everything from how people justify genocide to football rivalries.

Social Identity Theory: Your Group Rules, Others Drool

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Japanese nuclear worker Hisashi Ouchi is often called on the internet “the world’s most radioactive man.” That’s not exactly true, but it gets the point across about how severe the fatal dose of radiation he received was.

Japanese nuclear worker Hisashi Ouchi is often called on the internet &ldquo;the world&rsquo;s most radioactive man.&rdquo; That&rsquo;s not exactly true, but it gets the point across about how severe the fatal dose of radiation he received was.

Short Stuff: Hisashi Ouchi

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