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An old drug is being repurposed to treat Parkinson's disease, plus Josh and Chuck revisit some McDonald's menu items that didn't make the cut.

Josh and Chuck check out some great artistic renditions of children's drawings of monsters, and Josh has an amusing article about the nature of apologies.

The New York Port Authority spent $13 million renovating its reputedly-awful bathrooms, plus the bizarre tale of Albert Johnson, now known to history as the Mad Trapper of Rat River.

Have you ever forgotten what you were doing? Especially when walking from one room to another? It turns out there might be an explanation for that.

An unusually well-preserved corpse might hold the key to curing tuberculosis. Plus, Josh and Chuck talk about a pair of sites documenting changes in two American cities: Forgotten Detroit and the Atlanta Time Machine.

Josh and Chuck count down life tips from a 101-year old grandmother on how to live a happy and healthy life, plus talk about a legendary baseball story in which Dock Ellis pitched a no-hitter while tripping on LSD.

You know how American presidents are always going around putting their hand on the Bible? They don't have to do that. They're just being followers.

You know how American presidents are always going around putting their hand on the Bible? They don't have to do that. They're just being followers.

Modern medicine has reached its zenith: an eight inch bionic penis. Plus, some 4-H kids in Michigan didn't let the Avian Flu epidemic stop them from enjoying their annual poultry show.

Josh and Chuck talk about the origin of Ibuprofen: discovered by a hungover, self-experimenting pharmacist. Plus, Josh has curated an amazing gallery of creepy Santa Clause costumes.

Josh and Chuck talk about a promising method to combat ocean acidification, plus the United States has now seen its first uterus transplant operation.

Josh and Chuck discuss the implications of humans reproducing on a colonized Mars, then talk about an absurd Texas bill that would have required criminals to notify their victims in advance or face additional charges.

China is building housing at a far faster pace than their population can fill it, leaving many eerie ghost cities in its wake. Plus, the bizarre story of a man encased in a steel cylinder for decades.

China is building housing at a far faster pace than their population can fill it, leaving many eerie ghost cities in its wake. Plus, the bizarre story of a man encased in a steel cylinder for decades.

Authorities in Mexico found a homemade bazooka that might have been used to launch drugs over the border, plus an artist draws monsters riding alongside passengers on New York's subways.

A groundbreaking study out of Switzerland discovers that drinking beer makes you friendlier, happier, and less inhibited. Stunning news. Also, we get into the surprisingly complicated business of determining the world's oldest living person.

Josh and Chuck check out some amazing photos of an abandoned space shuttle in Kazakhstan, plus connect the dots between office A/C control and sexism.

Back in the day, naughty little boys derailing trains was an actual problem. Josh and Chuck discuss. Plus, China has constructed a terrifying yet awesome glass bridge that allows you to see the nauseating chasm beneath you in perfect clarity.

Josh and Chuck check out some cool colorized photos from the excavation of King Tut's tomb, plus a website that specializes in gifts for morticians.

Researchers have successfully demonstrated a hard drive that writes data at the atomic level. Plus, we look at a hilariously horrific workplace safety video.

Back in the day, naughty little boys derailing trains was an actual problem. Josh and Chuck discuss. Plus, China has constructed a terrifying yet awesome glass bridge that allows you to see the nauseating chasm beneath you in perfect clarity.

A self-proclaimed Harvard 'genoeconomist' has discovered evidence of evolution in modern humans - and for some reason it favors the slightly less educated. Plus, some awesome unauthorized scout merit badges.

Authorities in Mexico found a homemade bazooka that might have been used to launch drugs over the border, plus an artist draws monsters riding alongside passengers on New York's subways.

A 400-year old dress was found on a sunken ship and it's in remarkably good condition. In Delaware, the demolition of the former home of a notorious pedophile is blocked by the historic preservation commission.

Josh and Chuck get to the bottom of some mysterious craters popping up in Siberia, and discuss some harrowing statistics regarding truck stop serial killers. Plus! Real life drama happens in the studio, and Internet Roundup is never the same again.