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Electric Eels

Dec 26, 2019

Molly Wood explains the phenomenon that is electric eels… which are actually fish.

Gift Wrap

Dec 25, 2019

Kai Ryssdal explains the history of gift wrap.

A Christmas Carol

Dec 24, 2019

Kai Ryssdal explains how the holiday classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ came to be.

Drone Deliveries

Dec 23, 2019

Molly Wood explains deliveries by drone.

Star Wars Franchise

Dec 20, 2019

Molly Wood explains the Star Wars franchise.

Quadruple Witching

Dec 19, 2019

Kai Ryssdal explains quadruple witching, a rare occurrence on the stock market.

Rent Control

Dec 18, 2019

Kai Ryssdal explains rent control.

Trade Deficit

Dec 17, 2019

Kai Ryssdal explains the balance of trade.

Movie Release Dates

Dec 16, 2019

Molly Wood explains movie release dates.

Christmas Tree Prices

Dec 13, 2019

Kai Ryssdal explains why Christmas tree prices are up.

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