AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
18min chapter
Ancient Tweezers, Modern Leprosy, Space Rock Recycling
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week
The Prevalence and Symptoms of Leprosy
This chapter discusses the prevalence of leprosy in armadillos and red squirrels and explores the historical trade of red squirrel furs in Europe as a potential cause of an epidemic. It also explains the ways in which leprosy is caused and its symptoms, clarifying common misconceptions about the disease.
00:00
Transcript
Episode notes
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode