The Lysol we know now is sold as disinfectant only. But at one time it was also marketed as a means of birth control. Listen in today to the twisted history of this common household product. 

The Lysol we know now is sold as disinfectant only. But at one time it was also marketed as a means of birth control. Listen in today to the twisted history of this common household product.

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The Strange Story of Lysol

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Humans have all sorts of weird quirks that cause us to do silly things and make bad decisions. It’s not our fault though. Our brains are wired that way. Learn about the psychology of cognitive biases in this episode.

Humans have all sorts of weird quirks that cause us to do silly things and make bad decisions. It&rsquo;s not our fault though. Our brains are wired that way. Learn about the psychology of cognitive biases in this episode.

How Cognitive Biases Work

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If look into the mythology of just about any culture in the world, you will find a myth about a great flood that destroyed humanity and submerged the Earth in the distant past. Does this mean that a great flood actually happened? Listen to this classic episode to explore the possibilities with Josh and Chuck.

If look into the mythology of just about any culture in the world, you will find a myth about a great flood that destroyed humanity and submerged the Earth in the distant past. Does this mean that a great flood actually happened? Listen to this classic episode to explore the possibilities with Josh and Chuck.

Selects: Why Do Great Flood Myths Seem To Be Universal?

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The Cajun Navy was formed after Hurricane Katrina and really got its legs after the Louisiana flood of 2016.  They save a lot of lives, but some fear the pitfalls of "vigilante heroism." Learn all about this group of do-gooders today. 

The Cajun Navy was formed after Hurricane Katrina and really got its legs after the Louisiana flood of 2016. &nbsp;They save a lot of lives, but some fear the pitfalls of "vigilante heroism." Learn all about this group of do-gooders today.&nbsp;

The Cajun Navy: Heroes or Liability?

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