Their soft white bodies look creepy and, to be sure, they are, but termites are pretty amazing bugs. They build ventilation systems into their mounds, poop on their enemies and grow mushrooms. Learn all the neat stuff you didn't know about termites here.
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This Stuff You Should Know episode dives into the surprisingly fascinating world of termites, those tiny insects that can both destroy your house and display some of nature's most remarkable social behaviors. Josh and Chuck explore termite anatomy, their complex caste systems, incredible engineering feats like building 20-foot mounds with built-in air conditioning, and their vital role in ecosystems around the world. You'll learn why these seemingly simple creatures are actually paradoxical masters of survival, cooperation, and architecture.
"On the podcast, Hey Dude, the 90s called David Lasher and Christine Taylor — This was mentioned in the ad break content promoting a podcast about the 90s TV show Hey Dude."
Poltergeist
1982
1h 54m
★ 7.2
"Do you remember AOL instant messenger and the dial-up sound like poltergeist? — This was mentioned in the ad break content, referencing the distinctive dial-up internet sound that resembled the movie Poltergeist."
Snow White
2025
1h 49m
★ 4.3
"It's exactly like snow white. Yeah. — Josh compared termite baiting with poisoned wood to the poison apple story in Snow White when discussing termite extermination methods."
— Josh
"I know if you've watched Survivorman, a termite nest is like a really great thing to happen upon. — Josh referenced the survival TV show when explaining how termites are a good source of protein for survival situations."
— Josh
The Fly
1986
1h 36m
★ 7.4
"It's like the fly. Right. You know, what's happening to you? — Josh compared termites growing wings to the transformation in the horror movie The Fly when discussing how termites develop wings and eyes."
— Josh
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