What's the deal with knocking on wood? It's an action one takes to ensure good luck. Which doesn't exist. Yet we do it. Humans are funny that way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Short Stuff: Knock on Wood

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The only thing more complicated than an atomic clock is researching how they work and then figuring out how to explain it to other people. But believe us, they are fascinating. Even if you don’t care about clocks or atoms you’ll still like this episode.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atomic Clocks, Ahoy!

Getting the wind knocked out of you is scary, but passes quickly. Learn exactly what's happening with all that today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Short Stuff: Getting Winded

The Village People were a smash hit singing group that came and went in under two years. Then other people performed under that name for several decades. This is their story.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Village People Episode

If you've ever been to an international airport, you've probably seen one of the keenest spotters of illegal contraband - The Beagle Brigade! These cute dogs aren't after drugs or bombs, they're carefully trained to sniff out agricultural products. Learn all about this furry group of crime stoppers in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selects: How the Beagle Brigade Works

Georgia Tann was a bad human. We feel safe in saying that because she kidnapped babies from poor families to sell to wealthy ones. Listen in if you can stomach it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Short Stuff: Knock on Wood

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