This week, Stuff You Should Know explores questions of authenticity and obsession across history and science. From the deadly practices at Starvation Heights to the reclusive paranoia of Howard Hughes in Las Vegas, the episodes examine how extreme beliefs and behaviors shape lives and legacies. The week rounds out with more grounded inquiries into whether Shakespeare wrote his own plays and what actually happens when you crack your knuckles.
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