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Heads-up, fellow Ridiculous Historians: this is an explicit episode, and maynot be appropriate for all audiences. It's no secret that Ben, Noel and Max are huge fans of etymology -- and there's one word that's mystified them for years. When did the English world fall in love with ... Show More

Fellow Ridiculous Historians, we just returned from the beautiful Baha Mar resort, and we're going through a pirate phase. So, naturally, we have to share an hilarious Classic episode: the so-called Golden Age of Piracy was a time of lawless, terrifying, at-times amazing and obje ... Show More

Live from the beautiful Baha Mar resort, Ben, Noel, Max and returning guest Matt dive into popular misconceptions about pirates. First, piracy was by no means restricted to the Caribbean. Second, not all successful pirates were dudes. In fact, as the guys discover in the second-p ... Show More

Botox can chase away the lines on your face, apparently it can chase away your depression, borderline personality disorder, and anxiety too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

We all want to be well. But that doesn't mean we need to go to extreme lengths to do so. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I discuss the downsides of the wellness industry. Is it just a cash grab? Will celery juice really save us all? Let's find out. // Follow me on IG: instagram. ... Show More

Snake oil -- it's a strange phrase for all sorts of sham treatments and fake cures. But where did it come from? Why do so many hucksters conspire to sell false hope in the modern day? Join Ben and Matt as they dive deep into the history -- and deeply troubling future -- of snake ... Show More

<p>In this week's SYSK Select episode, there's an emerging field in health care called medical ecology that's concerned with understanding how the 100 trillion microbes living inside us keep us healthy. The field's first breakthrough is the fecal transplant, taking poop from a he ... Show More

<p>Anush Movsesian (also known as the ionic @skinsandneeds_ on Instagram) is an LA-based Cosmetic Nurse Practitioner who combines the science of medicine with the art of aesthetics. She’s deemed a go-to in the beauty industry, thanks to her expertise in botox, injectables, lasers ... Show More

<p>Nowadays, Edward Bernays remains a relatively obscure historical figure. His legacy, however, is thriving around the globe, and his techniques are found in everything from the food we eat to the things we believe. But who was this man? How did he get his start, and how does hi ... Show More

<p>Possibly the most horrifically-named disease anyone could contract, flesh-eating bacteria can lead quickly lead to amputations and death. Learn about how this disease works and how to prevent it in this episode with Chuck and Josh.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices ... Show More

<p>Matt and Robert continue their discussion of Joey Mengs, and the collapse of the German Medical Establishment into Nazi terror.</p> <p>FOOTNOTES:</p> <ol> <li><a href="https://revistapesquisa.fapesp.br/en/the-sentimental-memoirs-of-the-angel-of-death/">https://revistapesquisa. ... Show More

<p>Scientists partially resurrect the brains of long-dead pigs, paving the way for potentially astonishing (and terrifying) breakthroughs in neuroscience. Hackers post a deepfake video that appears to show Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky surrendering. A comprehensive study ... Show More

From what you eat, to how much you sleep, your lifestyle is one of the biggest factors in glowing, radiant skin. On this episode of Elevated, Mara is joined by celebrity dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe to spill all the secrets of beautiful skin, including a few that money can buy ... Show More