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A potion so powerful it would have you spilling your innermost secrets?! We explore the history and validity of deception-prevention drugs.

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We’ll discuss how the King of Pop’s childhood made him never want to grow up and how this provided him with a convenient excuse to spend most of his free time with children.

Disclaimer: As always when we discuss real individuals, the opinions of the show hosts are purely speculation for the purpose of interesting and entertaining discussion. We are not actually assigning any individuals with a specific diagnosis.

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In Lewis Carroll’s famous book, the Cheshire Cat says “I’m not crazy. My reality is just different from yours.” We’ll dive into the white rabbit’s hole and see how this quote is a fitting description for the rare disorder.

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Her sensational story popularized the idea of multiple personality disorder. We’ll discuss the real aspects of her life and expose the fiction behind the famous patient.

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Real or Fake? We examine whether or not people can treat real medical problems by simply believing they are receiving treatment. (Spoiler alert: they can).

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Rumors have run rampant since he passed away about the movie star’s cause of death. We explore what happens when actors get caught up in their roles and whether the Dark Knight took his life.

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We take a look at the development of “electroshock therapy” and how it has been portrayed in the media. We’ll also explore a newer and safer procedure that uses magnets instead of electricity to treat mental illness.

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Are you afraid of the number 13? If so you are not alone! We take a look at the history of this long-standing superstition and detail how the phobia manifests in cultures all over the world.

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