Chapter
The Bizarre History of Quackery
01:04 - 05:48 (04:44)
The host explores the history of quackery, including the origins of the phrase "selling snake oil," and how it relates to fraudulent health and wellness products.
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The idea of a product with no trace of racism or fraudulent claims in history doesn't exist, including the term "snake oil" which refers to a fraudulent health product.
01:04 - 03:07 (02:02)
Snake Oil
Summary
The idea of a product with no trace of racism or fraudulent claims in history doesn't exist, including the term "snake oil" which refers to a fraudulent health product. In this podcast, the hosts explore the history of snake oil and its modern-day equivalents in the wellness industry.
ChapterThe Bizarre History of Quackery
EpisodeSnake Oil
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The word "charlatan" comes from an Italian term used to describe people who would sell drugs, perform tricks, or even pull teeth in public spaces.
03:07 - 05:48 (02:41)
Etymology
Summary
The word "charlatan" comes from an Italian term used to describe people who would sell drugs, perform tricks, or even pull teeth in public spaces. It was commonly associated with the tradition of "medicine shows" in the American West.