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S1, EP24 "Mind Tricks"

Exploring the world of psychological tricks, illusions and mental games that challenge our perception, decision-making and the way we think.

The VR Backpack Gamers HATED (Interactor)

Rerun Air Date: March 28, 2025

How did pieces of the 1980s Star Wars Missile Defense program wind up in the annals of retro technology and retro gaming?

The Most Famous Mystery We'll NEVER Solve

"The Most Famous Mystery We'll NEVER Solve"

Nearly 200 years ago, a mysterious teen boy arrived in Nuremberg; the event ignited the Kaspar Hauser story, a tale of weird history and an unsolved mystery that endures today.

The $580 Million Vinyl Movie Disaster (Selectavision)

Did the RCA Selectavision earn its place in the annals of retro technology by being innovative or by being a $580 million mistake?

How to Make a YouTube Video in 1987

Travel back to 1987 and see how making a "YouTube video" would work-VHS tapes, camcorders, and old-school editing in a pre-internet world.

Giant Happening

"Giant Happening"

The astounding true story of one warm-hearted, stubborn man's visionary quest to find a cure for cancer.

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S2, EP3 "Ripples of Uncertainty"

Delve into the unpredictable forces shaping our world, from economic shifts to global crises, and explore how uncertainty affects our lives and decisions.

Crash Course: Biology

S1 "Crash Course: Biology"

We explore the basics of life, cells and the building blocks of all living organisms.

The $580 Million Vinyl Movie Disaster (Selectavision)

Did the RCA Selectavision earn its place in the annals of retro technology by being innovative or by being a $580 million mistake?

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S1, EP22 "An Educated Guess"

Explore the philosophical questions surrounding humanity's existence and purpose, delving into ideas, theories, and the ongoing search for meaning in an uncertain world.

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S1, EP30 "DIY Destiny"

Explore the philosophical questions surrounding humanity's existence and purpose, delving into ideas, theories, and the ongoing search for meaning in an uncertain world.

How to Survive

"How to Survive"

Experts tell how to escape deadly situations, like flash floods, submerged cars, and bear attacks.

How to Survive

"How to Survive"

Experts tell how to escape deadly situations, like flash floods, submerged cars, and bear attacks.

How to Survive

"How to Survive"

Experts tell how to escape deadly situations, like flash floods, submerged cars, and bear attacks.

The Sand That (Almost) Killed Millions

"The Sand That (Almost) Killed Millions"

The strange science of Death Sand is a fascinating chapter in the epic story of our species' oldest question: How do we deal with violence?

The $580 Million Vinyl Movie Disaster (Selectavision)

Did the RCA Selectavision earn its place in the annals of retro technology by being innovative or by being a $580 million mistake?

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