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A Brief History of Snake Oil
36:24 - 39:41 (03:16)
This podcast explores the history of snake oil and how it became a common term for hucksterism. It also illustrates how the medical industry has evolved since then with the emergence of regulated medicine.
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Omega-3 supplements contain the active ingredient found in snake oil, which is a potent source of the fatty acid, according to this podcast.
36:24 - 37:18 (00:54)
Omega-3 supplements
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Omega-3 supplements contain the active ingredient found in snake oil, which is a potent source of the fatty acid, according to this podcast. Despite its effectiveness, the hosts still discourage using it as Elon Musk remains unimpressive.
ChapterA Brief History of Snake Oil
EpisodeSnake Oil
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This episode delves into the history of snake oil and how it became synonymous with fraudulent products.
37:18 - 39:41 (02:22)
Snake Oil
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This episode delves into the history of snake oil and how it became synonymous with fraudulent products. Despite its reputation, not all products labeled as "snake oil" were necessarily scams.