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The Popularity and Misconceptions of Cocaine
10:32 - 17:26 (06:54)
In this episode, the history of cocaine in America is discussed, including its first peak of popularity in the late '70s and the misconceptions surrounding it being associated with wealth and glamour rather than aesthetic living and yoga. The medical examiner weighs in on the difficulty of determining the exact cause of death related to cocaine use.
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Claims of yogis being able to slow their heart rate to a complete stop have been circulating for decades, but there's yet to be any substantial scientific evidence to support these claims.
10:32 - 13:23 (02:51)
Summary
Claims of yogis being able to slow their heart rate to a complete stop have been circulating for decades, but there's yet to be any substantial scientific evidence to support these claims. While there have been reports of yogis regulating and slowing down their heartbeat, it remains to be seen how effective this practice truly is.
ChapterThe Popularity and Misconceptions of Cocaine
EpisodeShort Stuff: Death from Astral Projection
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In this podcast, the theory of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome is explored, followed by Robert Williams' strange death and the surprising official cause of death - cocaine overdose.
13:23 - 14:55 (01:31)
Summary
In this podcast, the theory of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome is explored, followed by Robert Williams' strange death and the surprising official cause of death - cocaine overdose.
ChapterThe Popularity and Misconceptions of Cocaine
EpisodeShort Stuff: Death from Astral Projection
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The popularity of cocaine in America first peaked in the late 1970s and was associated with wealth and glamour.
14:55 - 17:26 (02:31)
Summary
The popularity of cocaine in America first peaked in the late 1970s and was associated with wealth and glamour. While some may assume that a medical examiner would find traces of cocaine after an overdose, this is not always the case.