This mysterious (and super-strong) cocktail cost $25 — and drove 19th century San Francisco wild. Why? It was probably the secret ingredient, that could get you jail time if you used it today.
Bay Curious - Are There Dinosaur Bones in UC Berkeley’s Campanile?
On the way up to the observation deck, visitors pass five stories of prehistoric bones. Are dinosaurs among them?
Bay Curious - Is There a San Francisco Accent?
When you think about America’s biggest cities, many have a recognizable accent. Does San Francisco have one? And no, saying 'hella' doesn't count.
Bay Curious - Mile Rocks: A Bay Area Lighthouse Unlike Any Other
The Mile Rocks Lighthouse used to stand more than 80 feet tall guiding ships through some of the most treacherous waters in San Francisco Bay. But that was before it was automated and decapitated.
Bay Curious - From Aviators to Apps: The Evolution of Traffic Data
How do Bay Area traffic reporters do their jobs? From flying high in the 1950s to the tech-powered tools of today.
Bay Curious - When Recycling Pays the Bills … and When It Doesn’t
In California over 18 billion beverage containers were recycled in 2017. Meet some of the people who recycled them and what their scraps are worth.
Bay Curious - Lightning Round: Brisbane’s Stars, Millbrae’s Sweet Smells and Red Rock Island
For our last episode of the year, we get the answers to three of your questions: What's with the stars in Brisbane? Why does Millbrae BART station smell like chocolate? And is Red Rock Island for sale?
Bay Curious - Stew on This: Cioppino Comes From San Francisco, Not Italy
Cioppino's San Francisco origins are undisputed. But the origin of its name? That's another story.
Bay Curious - How SantaCon Got Its Start in San Francisco Counterculture
The event's roots go back to 1994, when a counterculture group called the Cacophony Society hosted "Cheap Suit Santas."
Bay Curious - Bike Theft: How It Works, and What Police Are Doing in San Francisco
Thousands of bikes are stolen in San Francisco every year. What are police doing about it? And how does this crime operation work?
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