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Special Episode: John Green & Everything Is Tuberculosis

This Podcast Will Kill You

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The Cowboy Hat and the Disease That Shaped It

This chapter unveils the surprising connection between tuberculosis and the creation of the cowboy hat, highlighting the journey of a young hat maker whose health struggles led to innovation. It examines historical perceptions of tuberculosis, exploring its duality as both a feared illness and a romanticized condition influencing art and literature. By analyzing societal views and misconceptions, the chapter reveals how tuberculosis shaped narratives of suffering and mortality across cultures.

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