Chapter
The Science of Voodoo Dolls
02:04 - 08:05 (06:00)
The sudden, substantial drop of blood sugar can lead to the reduction of serotonin production which, according to scientists, is the reason behind the effectiveness of Voodoo dolls. Guillermo Diaz and Chuck Bryant give credit to the colleagues at How Stuff Works for their help on this episode.
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Summary
Blood sugar can suppress serotonin. People are drinking 160 grams of caffeine. The speaker is describing the effects of stress on the body.
ChapterThe Science of Voodoo Dolls
EpisodeShort Stuff: Hangry?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Hear the story of a Soviet astronaut who spent 313 days stuck in space with no country to bring him down, as told by Guillermo Diaz on the podcast "American Fiasco."
03:25 - 05:46 (02:21)
Summary
Hear the story of a Soviet astronaut who spent 313 days stuck in space with no country to bring him down, as told by Guillermo Diaz on the podcast "American Fiasco."
ChapterThe Science of Voodoo Dolls
EpisodeShort Stuff: Hangry?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A study found that hungry individuals were more likely to engage in aggressive behavior, such as using more pins on a voodoo doll or turning up the volume on negative music towards their partner.
05:57 - 08:05 (02:07)
Summary
A study found that hungry individuals were more likely to engage in aggressive behavior, such as using more pins on a voodoo doll or turning up the volume on negative music towards their partner. The study also found that separate rooms with the ability to control music volume led to increased aggression.