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  • Why do humans have (relatively) large penises?

    Why do humans have (relatively) large penises?
    Jan 29 2026
    Compared to chimps or gorillas, human males are unusually well endowed. A new study suggests it's partly because men 'size each other up' before a fight.
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    30 min
  • How casual hookups are good (and healthy) for singles

    How casual hookups are good (and healthy) for singles
    Jan 22 2026
    You really do benefit from 'friends with benefits,' a new study suggests. Also, a forgotten birthday can tank employee morale and a look at how the Autobahn lead to more support for the Nazi party.
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    30 min
  • The anomie within

    The anomie within
    Jan 15 2026
    When it feels like society's breaking down right before your eyes, it's called anomie. And it can lead to an even a darker place.
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    30 min
  • Do you think animals can think?

    Do you think animals can think?
    Jan 8 2026
    It's an interesting question. Even more intriguing is why you believe what you do — and whether you live near a city.
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    30 min
  • Neanderthals chose to eat each other?

    Neanderthals chose to eat each other?
    Jan 1 2026
    Cannibalism happened among the Neanderthals. That much we knew. Now, a paleoanthropological discovery has possibly uncovered an ugly truth about our distant cousins. Conor and Gabe head to a cave in Belgium to check it out.
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    30 min
  • Happy New Year!

    Happy New Year!
    Dec 21 2025
    Thanks to everybody who listened during this year. Most of all, thank you to those who wrote to us and — in the process — became part of our show.
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    30 min
  • Imagine your way to better friendships...?

    Imagine your way to better friendships...?
    Dec 18 2025
    Want to like someone more? It just takes eight seconds. Also, mice that smelled bacon... had more obese children?
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    30 min
  • Who do you give to? (And who do you not?)

    Who do you give to? (And who do you not?)
    Dec 11 2025
    $1,000 is put in your hand. With one condition: You have to donate it. What do you do next?
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    30 min