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Why do human males have beards? What are some of Earth's strangest prehistoric mammals? Join Robert and Julie as they explore more Stuff To Blow Your Mind in this podcast by HowStuffWorks.com.

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  1. Extreme Mammals Part I

    12 hours ago

    In this two-part Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Julie discuss the amazing world of prehistoric mammals and count down their favorite weird warm bloods from the smallest to largest.

  2. The Science of Beards

    Tuesday at 5:52 PM

    Why do human males have beards? Do they protect us? Do they make us more fearsome? Better looking? More trustworthy? Find out in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind.

  3. The Status of Flatus

    Thu May 16, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    What is a fart? What?s the science behind passing gas and why does volume, frequency and stench vary so much from person to person? Answers await, gentle listener, as Robert and Julie discuss the biology behind breaking wind.

  4. Zombie Apocalypse PSA

    Tue May 14, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Atlanta is in shambles. Parasite-infected humans wander the streets, attacking everyone in sight. Robert and Julie hole up in the HSW headquarters to shed light on the ?zombie outbreak? by highlighting real-life examples of zombification by parasitic organisms.

  5. From Nose to Tail: The Colon

    Thu May 9, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Finally, everything comes out in the end ? which is to say it comes out of the end. Robert and Julie finish up their digestive journey with discussions of colon science, nutrient enemas, prison wallets and other astounding things.

  6. From Nose to Tail: Into the Intestines

    Tue May 7, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie continue to follow the journey of a haggis through the digestive system of man. Listen in as the small intestines absorb all sorts of vital nutrients from your liquefied food.

  7. Nude Space Walk

    Thu May 2, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    In order to travel in space, humans have to bring a fragment of their native environment with them. But what would happen if you took off your helmet or launched out the airlock in the buff? In this episode, Robert and Julie look for the answers.

  8. Emotions in Outer Space

    Tue April 30, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Space madness. Freezing tears. Delirious astronauts tranquilized, duct taped to the wall and forced to listen to Phillip Glass. Yes, in this episode, Robert and Julie examine the mental strains of life and space and how to address them.

  9. Eaten Alive

    Thu April 25, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    Ah, to be swallowed whole by a colossal beast. To some this idea is bliss; to most it?s the stuff of nightmares. But can any creature truly swallow a human whole? Join Robert and Julie as they adventure into the belly of a colossal whale.

  10. Nose to Tail: Can You Stomach It?

    Tue April 23, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    Why doesn?t the stomach digest itself? What sorts of chemical wonders go on inside the human gut and what strange language is it speaking after a heavy dinner? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie discuss some stomach science.

 
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