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The Ridiculous History of "Snake Oil"

The Ridiculous History of "Snake Oil"

FromRidiculous History


The Ridiculous History of "Snake Oil"

FromRidiculous History

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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Jul 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Nowadays, "snake oil" usually means a fake medicine or treatment that claims -- with no evidence -- to cure any number of medical conditions. But where did this term come from? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max dive into the story of Clark Stanley, the Rattlesnake King who (accidentally) helped create the modern FDA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Jul 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.