

Serious Diseases with Seriously Funny Names, Part Two: Rickets, Brain Fever, and Maple Syrup
Dec 5, 2023
Explore the origins of oddly-named diseases like rickets and scurvy, and the importance of a balanced diet. Learn about the history and etymology of rickets, including its existence in pre-industrial Europe. Discover the controversy surrounding vaccinations, personal experiences, and misleading names of medical conditions. Conclude with gratitude and advertisements.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Diseases with Funny Names and Vitamin Deficiencies
01:54 • 9min
The Illegality of Law and Darts
11:05 • 5min
The Persistence of Rickets and the Origins of the Word
15:45 • 7min
Evidence of Rickets in Pre-Industrial Europe
23:05 • 4min
Mumps, Cats, and Controversial Vaccinations
27:32 • 15min
Misleading Names and Mental Conditions
42:48 • 3min
Concluding Funny Named Diseases, Expressing Gratitude, and Three Advertisements
45:43 • 3min