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The Stories Behind A Few Food Fads America loves to go nuts over new food trends and it turns out that the 20th century was a boon time for them. Listen on:  Apple Podcasts  |   Google Play Maria Sibylla Merian As a naturalist illustrator, Maria Sibylla Merian helped dispel many entomological myths and improved the scientific study of insects and plants, and she did it beautifully. Listen on:  Apple Podcasts   |   Google Play 'Auntie Maxine' Waters Short or long? Natural or relaxed? To dye or not to dye? In this episode, Emilie and Bridget ask: is my hairstyle a reflection of my feminism? Listen on:  Apple Podcasts  |   Google Play Neurosecurity: Dawn of the Brain Hackers While hackers and malware can certainly cause a great deal of damage and misery, these dangers can't hurt us physically, right? In this episode, Robert and Joe are sorry to say you're wrong -- and as more biotechnology and brain-computer interface creeps into our lives, the risk will only go up.  Listen on:  Apple Podcasts  |   Google Play The Mid Night Club Formed in 1987 and active until 1999, the Mid Night Club took illegal street racing to a whole new level. Some say it was the golden age of Japanese car tuning. Others, like the Bōsōzoku, were just glad to see them go away. Join Scott and Ben as they delve into the clandestine adventures of the Mid Night Club, and find out why they so abruptly and completely disbanded. Listen on: Apple Podcasts  |   Google Play What is red mercury? What exactly is red mercury -- and why can't anyone agreee about its chemical makeup, uses, or effects? Tune in and learn why there might be more to the story. Listen on:  Apple Podcasts  |   Google Play Could Honey Save Us All? From ancient remedies to cutting-edge cures to rare dangers, we explore the amazing medical properties of honey. Listen on: Apple Podcasts  |   Google Play The Macintosh Story Part 1 What's the origin story for the Macintosh computer? We look at the early days of Apple leading up to the launch of one of the most famous Apple products of all time.  Listen on: Apple Podcasts  |   Google Play Copyright © 2017 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 675 Ponce de Leon Drive NE Suite 4500 Atlanta, Ga 30308 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

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