Episode
Leeches: Oh Hell No!
59:34
Published: Tue Feb 15 2022
Description
Leeches are pretty creepy. They feed on blood, they stick to you body. We get it. But they're also pretty fascinating and worthy of discussion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this Stuff You Should Know episode, Josh and Chuck delve into the world of leeches and their medical uses throughout history.
00:00 - 02:18 (02:18)
Summary
In this Stuff You Should Know episode, Josh and Chuck delve into the world of leeches and their medical uses throughout history. From ancient Egyptian medicine to modern plastic surgery, discover the unique healing properties of these slimy creatures.
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The leech attaches the rear sucker to a branch or a leaf or something and then just sort of just a little shimmy shake with its head, hoping that something will walk by so it can just stick its little face into it.
02:18 - 06:58 (04:40)
Summary
The leech attaches the rear sucker to a branch or a leaf or something and then just sort of just a little shimmy shake with its head, hoping that something will walk by so it can just stick its little face into it.
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Leeches are blood suckers, but not all species are exclusively so.
06:58 - 10:15 (03:17)
Summary
Leeches are blood suckers, but not all species are exclusively so. There are about 600 to 700 species of leeches that fall into three categories based on what they eat, with the jawed leech being the most commonly known.
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Leeches have razor-sharp teeth that allow them to create a vacuum pump to suck out blood.
10:16 - 12:52 (02:36)
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Leeches have razor-sharp teeth that allow them to create a vacuum pump to suck out blood. Though they don't hurt much, their little denticles act like circular saws that keep sawing deeper into the skin until they find a blood vessel.
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The giant Amazon leech can grow up to 20 inches, almost one and a half times the length of a forearm.
12:53 - 18:41 (05:48)
Summary
The giant Amazon leech can grow up to 20 inches, almost one and a half times the length of a forearm. In this podcast episode, the host examines how our perception of reality is shaped by our experiences, using the leech as an example.
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A child actor's debut as one of the main characters on Hulu is coming out on February 25th, and her performance is said to be superb.
18:41 - 20:53 (02:12)
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A child actor's debut as one of the main characters on Hulu is coming out on February 25th, and her performance is said to be superb. It takes a lot more than personality to succeed as an actor - real talent is necessary.
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Leeches are known to drink as much as 10 times their body weight and store it up for many months to survive on fewer meals.
20:53 - 30:36 (09:42)
Summary
Leeches are known to drink as much as 10 times their body weight and store it up for many months to survive on fewer meals. They also have enzymes that protect the blood they drink and keep it fresh.
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The kangaroo leech has a pouch like a marsupial, and the leeches shoot a pouch of baby leeches onto a passing frog, whereas the male produces a container full of sperm called a spermatophore.
30:36 - 34:04 (03:28)
Summary
The kangaroo leech has a pouch like a marsupial, and the leeches shoot a pouch of baby leeches onto a passing frog, whereas the male produces a container full of sperm called a spermatophore.
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The key to removing a leech from your skin is to be gentle and avoid squeezing it.
34:04 - 38:13 (04:09)
Summary
The key to removing a leech from your skin is to be gentle and avoid squeezing it. Simply use a credit card or your fingernail to press on the side of its head to break the seal it has created with its mouth on your skin.
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A new podcast will delve into unusual questions to better understand our lives and realities, starting with the history and science behind the medical use of leeches.
38:13 - 44:02 (05:48)
Summary
A new podcast will delve into unusual questions to better understand our lives and realities, starting with the history and science behind the medical use of leeches.
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Leeches have been used for medical purposes for centuries, but fell out of favor when modern medicine dismissed their benefits.
44:02 - 48:09 (04:07)
Summary
Leeches have been used for medical purposes for centuries, but fell out of favor when modern medicine dismissed their benefits. However, in some cases today, leeches are still used for their ability to assist in blood flow and blood clotting.
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Leeches are not just creatures from medieval times, they are still used today for medical purposes in cases such as poor blood circulation and skin grafting.
48:09 - 52:25 (04:16)
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Leeches are not just creatures from medieval times, they are still used today for medical purposes in cases such as poor blood circulation and skin grafting. The use of leeches can aid in the recovery process of damaged veins, providing an alternative solution to surgery.
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This podcast episode discusses the mispronunciation of "grâce" and the therapeutic uses of certain substances, but warns listeners to be cautious due to lack of research.
52:25 - 56:16 (03:50)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the mispronunciation of "grâce" and the therapeutic uses of certain substances, but warns listeners to be cautious due to lack of research.
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Stuff You Should Know is a production of iHeartRadio.
56:16 - 57:44 (01:28)
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Stuff You Should Know is a production of iHeartRadio. iHeartland is a gaming and entertainment unite for another epic event on Roblox. David Eagleman has a new podcast called Inner Cosmos on iHeart.