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The Laxative-laden Journey of Lewis and Clark
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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Nov 15, 2018
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Podcast episode
Description
Before Lewis and Clark set out to explore the western side of the continent, they tried to prepare for every possible contingency — including medical conditions like constipation. Join the guys as they explore how a dangerous laxative didn’t just save members of the expedition, but also may have preserved their campsites for posterity. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Released:
Nov 15, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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