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How to Start a Fire the Old Fashioned Way

The Good Stuff dives deep into the off-beat science stories you won't hear about on TV. Each four-episode playlist follows hosts Matt and Craig on an in-depth journey through fringe science and research, spanning such topics as fear, sleep, food, and the paranormal. Join them on their journey to find the Good Stuff!

How to Start a Fire the Old Fashioned Way

Season 2016 Episode 14 | 12m 57s | CC

The Good Stuff Crew drops Craig in the middle of the woods and makes him attempt to start a fire the way our ancestors did thousands of years ago. Without a lighter, without matches, without the conveniences of modern civilization, could you start a fire?

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