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When Was the Radio Invented?
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Many people consider Guglielmo Marconi the inventor of the radio. After all, he did get the Nobel Prize for it. But others credit Nikola Tesla because the Supreme Court upheld his patent for the invention of radio. So who should get the recognition?
Is there a link between intelligence and mental illness?
Is there any truth to the stereotype of the mad scientist? Turns out there is a link between high IQs and mental illness. Researchers are still not sure why.
Who Invented the Light Bulb? It Wasn't Just Edison
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The light bulb literally brightened the whole world and Thomas Edison generally gets the credit for inventing it. But did he?
What is the history of the remote control?
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These days, remote controls seem to, well, control our lives. Most people tend to have piles of them strewn about their living rooms. But where did this ubiquitous technology come from? Where is it headed?
Stuff You Should Know's First-ever Crowd-sourced Quiz
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Josh and Chuck know a lot of trivia gleaned from past Stuff You Should Know episodes, but so do their listeners. To give the fans a shot to prove their know-how, we've compiled this quiz made up entirely of questions posed by @SYSKPodcast followers on Twitter. Good luck, pal!
Otis Carr
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Otis Carr was a businessman and hoaxster who founded OTC Enterprises to build and sell a free-energy spaceship, the OTC-X1. Read more about Otis Carr.
The General Science Quiz
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You spent a lot of time sitting in science classes -- But do you remember any of what you learned, or did you forget it right after the test? Take this quiz to prove your general science IQ!
How Much Do You Know About the History of Radio?
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We all use them to listen to our favorite tunes, but how much do you actually know about where the radio came from? Take this quiz to find out!
Natural Wonder: Niagara Falls Quiz
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All that majesty, power and water didn't stop Oscar Wilde from quipping about Niagara Falls being the second disappointment in the married life of many American brides who spend their honeymoon there. Test your knowledge of the famous natural site.
Which Famous Inventor Are You?
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With luck and skill, you could be a famous inventor! All it takes is a clever approach to a popular problem. Take this quiz to find out which famous inventor you could be!