A Walk Through History

Throughout history, young unwed mothers were seen as a burden on society and something to be ashamed of. Forced into prison-like homes, many Mother and Baby homes became the place of nightmares.

TW: Maternal mortality, infant mortality, abortion, abuse, and neglect are strong topics in this episode.

There's nothing new to bodies being stolen in the name of science. It's how it's done now that's changed. Tune in to learn about the twisted side of body donations and the brokers who run it.

Its a fudgy business making sure your employees are safe. The impetus of Mercaptan in natural gas was created to ensure proper precautions are made to prevent accidents like the Palmers Chocolate Factory after the New London Texas School explosion.

Side note: a friend of mine sent me down this rabbit hole- Thanks Judith!

Chernobyl is the worlds most famous nuclear accident. While there have been other incidents and accidents through history involving radioactive materials, Chernobyl is the postmark in history for Nuclear Safety Standards.

Many of biology's advancements in the last 70 years can be traced back to a black woman's unintentional addition to science. Her unique cells have grown in test tubes around the world, developing our vaccines and cures to diseases and illnesses. 

http://henriettalacksfoundation.org/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/henrietta-lacks-virginia-hometown-to-build-her-statue-where-robert-e-lee-once-stood-180981383/

We think of fire as a source of warmth or an ambiance in a fireplace. Though this terrifyingly beautiful source of light, energy, or heat can quickly turn life-threatening.

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory as well as The Omnibus Factory were two buildings in the early 1900's that showed the consequences of inadequate fire safety regulations. 

sources: historychanel.com, extra history, squarespace, mary alden hopkins; published in april 1911 in McClues Magazine

The Christmas truce of 1914 brought some joy to a dark war. Not lasting long, this one day for a few hours at least, granted soldiers on both sides a moment to recognize each other and celebrate Christmas. 

Source: https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/christmas-truce-of-1914

A brief history of our modern day Halloween traditions and the history of the Jock-o-Lantern

Phineas Gage was the spark for doctors to learn about brain injury and how it changes a person. Neuroscience was changed forever after the 3.5 foot iron tamping rod flew through the skull of Phineas Gage on September 13th, 1848.

Guest voice: Brian Tatro 

He has a YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmKB9b3iUGL6lFcDEpsk5Lw