What does it take to get on the inside of a prank? Writer Bob Parks and PopSci Deputy Editor Jake Ward sit down with host Chuck Cage to discover the story behind the story of one of the biggest college pranks in history.
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Before you listen, check out the original story, Extreme Engineering, here. Also! UBC isn't the only school known for its merry pranksters. See a full roundup of great collegiate capers at popsci.com/prank
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Science is reinventing play, from extreme sports to gamification to ridiculous roller coasters to the playgrounds of tomorrow, and this issue is chock full of fun. Also, on a less fun note: Did global warming destroy my hometown?