The American South saw up to 40% of the population infected with hookworm, a disease that spreads through accidental ingestion of fecal matter. The disease perpetuated a stereotype of Southerners as being unintelligent and lazy.
A detective shares his experiences with investigating a crime in the first few hours and how everything from securing the scene to interviewing witnesses is crucial for building the case.
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses their obsession with watching videos of mango fly bites and the removal of mango worms.
A dental nurse from London speculates on the origin of the Babylonian tooth worm theory, suggesting it may be linked to exposed nerves in decaying or broken teeth.
Throughout different cultures, bear skulls held significance as sacred objects. Excavations have revealed bear skulls with the eyes deliberately covered up, indicating a belief in the bear's spiritual powers.