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Bad Medicine, Part 1: The Story of 98.6 (Rebroadcast)

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The story of 98.6 dates back to a physician by the name of Carl Wunderlich. He determined that the average temperature of the normal human being was 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Centigrade. Freaking on Mx Radio is sponsored by SurveyMonkey. Visit surveyMonkey.com slash ask to sign up for free or explore survey templates.

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