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Humans With Goat Testicles: John R. Brinkley Part One

Profiles In Eccentricity

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The Absurdity of Early Medical Practices

This chapter takes listeners on a surreal tour of a 1900s medical storefront filled with bizarre exhibits and questionable remedies. It critiques the dubious practices and patent medicines of the time, exposing the absurdity and dangers of various treatments marketed to men. The narrative blends historical anecdotes with dark humor, highlighting the evolution of medical practices in the United States.

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