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How Police Body Cameras Work Cops wearing cameras is a new thing. So new that we aren't entirely sure of all the ramifications that go along with them just yet. In theory they should protect both police and citizens, but as we learned, they are no magic pill police against brutality or the death of cops on patrol. Listen on:  Apple Podcasts  |   Android U.S.S Akron The loss of the U.S.S. Akron was the biggest single tragedy in aviation history at the time that it happened. But unless you're an aviation or U.S. Navy history buff, you may not know much about this airborne aircraft carrier. Listen on:  Apple Podcasts   |   Android Are Bananas Going Extinct? From monkey lifehacks, to Victorian shame about bananas to why slipping on a peel became the go-to gag, Will and Mango are ready to dish on the Cavendish. Featuring the International Banana Club's Top Banana, Ken Bannister. Listen on:  Apple Podcasts  |   Android Laughing During Horror Movies Have you ever heard inappropriate laughter during a horror movie? For that matter, are you the guilty party? Join Robert and Christian as they explore our curious reactions to frightful cinema and how horror and comedy converge in the human mind. Listen on:  Apple Podcasts  |   Android Silicon Valley Sexism, Pt 2 E&B continue the conversation on why the tech world can be so hostile towards women - and what's being done about it. Listen on:  Apple Podcasts  |   Android Leggo Eleven's Eggo: A Tale of Frozen Waffles Waffles have been around in more or less their modern form since the 1400s, but we have three 20th-century brothers to thank for the technology behind tasty, convenient frozen waffles. Here's their story. Listen on: Apple Podcasts  |   Android The Gulen Movement What do private schools and revolution have in common? The answer may surprise you. Listen on:  Apple Podcasts  |   Android How Eye Tracking Tech Works What is eye-tracking technology? What can it be used for? Find out about the history and future of eye-tracking tech on this episode of TechStuff.  Listen on: Apple Podcasts  |   Android Not Quite Dead Yet When a car or truck is discontinued, those models don't just magically disappear from dealer inventory. Sometimes it takes a long, long time to clear-out the old to make room for the new. Join Scott and Ben as they look at some discontinued new cars that are still sitting on dealer's lots.  Listen on: Apple Podcasts  |   Android 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 promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

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Prehistoric Frog Had a Monstrous Bite View this email in your browser Prehistoric Frog Had a Monstrous Bite New Coconut-eating, Tree-dwelling Giant Rat Species Discovered The Solomon Islands have, presumably, been home to a species of gigantic arboreal rat for a very long time. But these rats are evidently also very modest, or very rare, or both, because no researchers have been able to clap eyes on one until very recently.  See more   Squirrels Actually Organize Their Nut Hoard — Here's Why Despite how common North American tree squirrels are in many cities, neighborhoods and outdoor spaces, a number of misconceptions exist about these little critters... See more   Jellyfish Don't Have Brains, But They Still Sleep   Saber-tooth Kittens Were Big-boned   Caring for Sick Pets Creates Heavy Emotional Burdens Pet parents often have to make gut-wrenching choices when it comes to caring for sick animals. Such situations are stressful and depressing. A first-of-its kind study published in the September issue of the journal Veterinary Record, underscores those grim facts. See more >>   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 promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list