Published Sep 30, 2020

Exploding Underwater Mountains, Boar Sex and Celery, Hidden History of Vaccination

This episode delves into the curious link between celery's aroma and boar pheromones, the explosive clearing of Ripple Rock's treacherous waters, and the forgotten pioneers of vaccination history, collectively illuminating surprising intersections of science, history, and culinary quirks.

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Exploding Underwater Mountains, Boar Sex and Celery, Hidden History of Vaccination

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Taint Talk

Cilantro Confessions

Smallpox and Immunity

Inoculation Controversies

Ripple Rock Explosion

Celery and Cilantro

Early Inoculation Practices

Historical Inoculation Insights

Pig Orgasms Uncovered

Exploding Ripple Rock

Ripple Rock's Legacy

Ripple Rock Explosion

Inoculation Insights

Racist Medicine History

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Culinary Pheromones

Ripple Rock Explosion

Vaccination History

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Exploding Underwater Mountains, Boar Sex and Celery, Hidden History of Vaccination

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Culinary PheromonesThe next topic explores the peculiar connection between celery's aroma and boar pheromones, revealing how genetic differences affect our perception of this common vegetable. The discussion also touches on the humorous implications of "boar taint" in culinary contexts.

Culinary Pheromones

Ripple Rock ExplosionKat Eschner recounts the dramatic story of the Ripple Rock explosion, a monumental event in Canadian history. This underwater detonation was one of the largest non-nuclear explosions ever, aimed at clearing a dangerous shipping route.

Ripple Rock Explosion

Vaccination HistoryThe hidden history of vaccination reveals early inoculation methods and the contributions of overlooked figures like Onesimus. These stories highlight the complex and often risky journey towards modern vaccination practices.

Vaccination History

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