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Consumption in Mammoth Cave
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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Sep 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Inside Mammoth Cave, people notice that the air seems surprisingly fresh and that their allergies disappear like magic. Observations such as these have been noted for centuries at least. In 1839, the property was purchased by Dr. John Croghan and entered into a most peculiar situation. While still open for tours, Dr. Croghan devised a plan to use the cave for medical purposes.
Written by Lauren Eisenberg Davis
Sponsored by L.L.Bean
Written by Lauren Eisenberg Davis
Sponsored by L.L.Bean
Released:
Sep 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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