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The Real Stories Behind Christmas Traditions and Songs - Holiday Bonus Episode

12/23/2025 • 30 min

Every December, millions of people around the world track Santa’s journey in real time using the NORAD Santa Tracker. But why is a military defense organization keeping tabs on Santa Claus in the first place? This bonus holiday episode begins with the surprisingly charming and accidental origin of that tradition. https://www.noradsanta.org/en/about/ Why do peop… Play episode

What Makes a Hit Song & Why You Never See the Same Rainbow Twice
The New Science of Living Longer & How to Mastering the Fear of Being Judg…
The Science of Memory Manipulation & Why Wildlife is Invading Neighborhoods
True Stories Behind Christmas Songs & Dangerous Decorations
How to Make More Joy and Less Stress For the Holidays & Odd Secrets of Evo…
How to Truly Know People & The Science Behind the Human/Dog Bond
Magic Words That Influence Others & How Feeling Healthy Makes It So
Secrets of Christmas Classic Movies & The Curious Story of Eggnog
The Untold Story of the Christmas Tree & The New Rules of Eating Out
Why Audiences Behave the Way They Do & The Hidden Benefits of Uncertainty
Our Obsession with Aliens & The Dangers of Loneliness and Isolation
Origins of the Office Christmas Party & Pro Advice for Great Holiday Video…
The Psychology of Being “Played for a Sucker” & Food Myths That Won’t Die
The Powerful Benefits of Nostalgia & Why Games Are More Than Just Fun
The Power of Awe and Wonder & The Trouble With Your Shrinking Attention Sp…
Thanksgiving Myths, Foods & Forgotten Traditions
The World’s Greatest Mentalist Shares His Secrets & The Surprising Science…
Why Success is Never Quite Good Enough & How Evolution Gave Us Free Will
The Surprising Power of Hope & The Science of Your Sixth Sense
BONUS: You Might Also Like: David Greene is Obsessed
The Psychology of Brand Loyalty & The Strange History of Everyday Words
The Power of Making Things Simple & How Pockets Changed Everything - SYSK …
Secret Languages We All Speak & Amazing Changes in Nature You Never Knew
The Real Story of Thanksgiving
Strange Secrets of the Human Body and Why Your Brain Requires Friends
The Truth About Popular Food Myths & Modest Inventions That Became Life Ch…
When Maps Go Wrong & The Science of Everyday Courage
What Wikipedia’s Success Reveals About Trust & Are We All Too Fearful?
The Dark Side of Achievement & The Astonishing Science of the Sea-SYSK Cho…
How You Can Access Hidden Markets & How to Be A Super Conversationalist
Think You’re Too Smart to Be Scammed? & The Invention That Changed Medicine
Why Creativity Isn’t Always Good & The Magic of Horror Movies at Halloween…
Why Winners Often Lose & What Great Teams Do Differently
The Science of Morbid Curiosity & The Dirty Secrets of Clean Energy
How to Master Emotional Power & How Elevators Changed the World - SYSK Cho…
The Problem with Authenticity & The Psychology That Fuels War
BONUS: You Might Also Like: "On Point"
How Gravity Affects Your Health & Jim Cramer on Beating the Market
The Science of Goal Setting & The Truth About Denial - SYSK Choice
How to Get Better Results with AI & The Science of Healing Trauma
The Smart Way to Spend Money & History That Never Happened
What Nature Reveals About Living Longer & Why Smart People Believe Irratio…
Deadly Risks You Overlook & Why We Treat Pets Like People
The Rise of Psychobabble and the Brilliant History of Photography
Mastering the Art of Speaking on the Spot & The Surprising Story of Breakf…
The Science of Focus and Distraction & Unlocking Emotional Intelligence
The Mystery of Common Knowledge & Why Some People Are Never On Time
Surprising Benefits of Being Awkward & The Amazing Power of Seeds - SYSK C…
The Promise and Peril of Disruptive Technology & How Being in Nature Chang…

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