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Peptic ulcers and gastritis had plagued humanity for millennia. Even though several researchers had come upon a mysterious little bacterium in the human stomach, it wasn't until the 1980's that two doctors finally made the connection between this microbe and PUD. Then it took drastic measures to convince the medical community of the importance of this discovery. Join us as we digest the history of Helicobacter pylori. 

On a cool spring night while on the road to Mendocino, Kary Mullis had a stroke of genius. He devised a technique that would revolutionize how DNA research is conducted. As it turns out, PCR was a gift to science but Kary Mullis... not so much. From bizarre encounters with glowing raccoons to spreading pseudoscience, Kary Mullis takes us on a trip through the astral plane. And somehow we end up in the middle of the O.J. trial. 

A court battle over the world's largest and most complete T. rex ensues, a judge makes questionable judgements and unlikely partners come together to find SUE a home. Also we learn that in JonahLand the beer flows free and that GPS and written contracts are a good idea if you're dealing with multimillion dollar fossils. Join us as we conclude the saga of SUE the T. rex. 

In the summer of 1990, the most complete T. rex in history was found in the badlands of South Dakota. What at first seemed like an incredible paleontological find by a group of commercial fossil hunters turned out to be one of the most drawn out legal fights in that field. Join us as we dig up all the details about SUE the Tyrannosaurus rex.

We conclude the Oppenheimer saga by reviewing his work at the Manhattan Project, the infamous security hearing and how he dealt with his wife's alcoholism. Also find out who Paul Giamatti would play in the biopic and why we love Kitty so much.