Ever searched a symptom online and somehow ended up convinced you had cancer? You're not alone.
This week, Teresa dives into why websites like WebMD and Google always seem to list the scariest possible diagnoses, even when your symptoms are probably something harmless.
From negativity bias and confirmation bias to the surprisingly real phenomenon of cyberchondria, discover why our brains are wired to focus on worst-case scenarios and how a simple headache can turn into a full-blown medical emergency in just a few clicks.
Learn why medical websites include serious illnesses in symptom lists, how anxiety can make symptoms feel more intense, and why doctors have to take even unlikely concerns seriously. If you've ever gone from searching "stiff neck" to planning your funeral, this episode is for you.
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3 Aug 2026
How Gross Was Sex In The Middle Ages?
Ever wonder how gross sex was in the Middle Ages? This week, Teresa dives into the less romantic side of medieval life, from questionable bathing habits and horrifying STD treatments to period products that make modern convenience look like a miracle.
Along the way, you'll learn why mercury was considered medicine, what Shakespeare's favorite insult really meant, and why one medieval medical description might be the most disgusting thing ever written down.
Turns out knights, castles, and courtly romance smelled a lot worse than the fairy tales let on. After this episode, you'll never look at the Middle Ages the same way again.
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27 Jul 2026
How Much Wood Could A Woodchuck Chuck?
How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? It's one of the most famous tongue twisters of all time, but someone actually tried to answer it.
In this episode, Teresa digs into the surprising history behind the classic phrase, the unusual calculation that led to the answer, and the people responsible for turning a simple line into a piece of pop culture that has survived for more than a century.
From woodchucks and seashells to pickled peppers and Tweedle Beetles, this episode is packed with strange history, surprising facts, and enough tongue-twisting wordplay to tie your brain in knots.
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