Cold War

by Charles W. Bryant | Apr 28, 2016

America had already used two nuclear bombs to devastating effect when researchers thought "maybe we can use these bombs to dig big holes instead." That's right, atom bombs to replace bulldozers. And it worked great.

by Josh Clark | Sep 17, 2015

At the height of the Cold War, a group of concerned scientists promoted their findings on the horrific aftereffects of nuclear war and were accused of fearmongering. But were they right after all?

by Josh Clark | Sep 4, 2015

Some interesting articles on treasure hunting, true crime and nuclear winter, among others.

by Josh Clark | Jul 10, 2015

Neat articles on media phantasms, a brief history of olestra and plenty more for you to enjoy.

by Josh Clark | Mar 6, 2015

Each week, Josh and Chuck read tons of great articles, some of them really good. Here are the best of the bunch for your enjoyment.

by Josh Clark | Sep 5, 2014

Each week Chuck and I read tons of articles and a lot of them are really good. Here are the best of the bunch from us to you.

by Joe McCormick | Aug 21, 2014

It's hard to believe now, but just over 25 years ago there was a giant concrete wall separating East and West Germany. In this episode, Chuck and Josh get into the fascinating story of the Berlin Wall.

by Joe McCormick | Aug 7, 2014

If you think secretly coded messages sent via short wave radio is Cold War relic, think again. Chuck and Josh are here to dispel that myth, along with many others relating to numbers stations, including why they might still be operational.

by Josh Clark | Aug 1, 2014

Every week we read tons of articles and a lot of them are really good. Here are the best of the bunch.

by Charles W. Bryant | Jun 5, 2014

In the 1950s and 60s, the United States and the Soviet Union battled it out to see who would dominate the race for outer space. The Soviets got out to an early lead, but the U.S. would ultimately win. Learn all about the Space Race in this week's episode.