So... they don't actually look like monkeys. But there is an even greater disappointment lurking in the history of these aquatic pets that is guaranteed to ruin your childhood. On this episode, Adam teaches Erin about some lovable brine shrimp and their problematic "father".
 
Select Sources:
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/642405/sea-monkeys-history" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Brief History of Sea-Monkeys (Mental Floss)</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.sea-monkeys.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Sea-monkeys.com</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/intelligence-report/2004/hitler-and-sea-monkeys" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Hitler and the Sea-Monkeys (SPLC)</a></li>
</ul>
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 </ul>

So... they don't actually look like monkeys. But there is an even greater disappointment lurking in the history of these aquatic pets that is guaranteed to ruin your childhood. On this episode, Adam teaches Erin about some lovable brine shrimp and their problematic "father". Select Sources: Brief History of Sea-Monkeys (Mental Floss) Sea-monkeys.com Hitler and the Sea-Monkeys (SPLC)

So... they don't actually look like monkeys. But there is an even greater disappointment lurking in the history of these aquatic pets that is guaranteed to ruin your childhood. On this episode, Adam teaches Erin about some lovable brine shrimp and their problematic "father".
 
Select Sources:
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/642405/sea-monkeys-history" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brief History of Sea-Monkeys (Mental Floss)</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.sea-monkeys.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sea-monkeys.com</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/intelligence-report/2004/hitler-and-sea-monkeys" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hitler and the Sea-Monkeys (SPLC)</a></li>
</ul>
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12 - Sea Monkeys (1960s)

Adam and Erin are curious about fads: specifically why they blow up and what makes them disappear. Each week, they'll dig into a new decade to try to understand the rise and fall of a forgotten American icon. 

If you're into outrageous personalities, pop culture oddities, and fashion choices that make you hide your old photos - this one's for you.

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Adam and Erin are curious about fads: specifically why they blow up and what makes them disappear. Each week, they'll dig into a new decade to try to understand the rise and fall of a forgotten American icon. If you're into outrageous personalities, pop culture oddities, and fashion choices that make you hide your old photos - this one's for you.

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