Published May 16, 2018
Smoke Enemas, Secret Acoustic Engineering, Volcano Traps Lighthouse
Rachel Feltman and Sarah Chodosh delve into the bizarre history of smoke enemas as a 1700s resuscitation technique, the intriguing role of sound engineering in consumer products, and the captivating interplay of volcanic forces with landscapes, featuring hidden lava caves in Auckland and a lighthouse stranded by volcanic activity in the Azores.
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