Ridiculous History
Ridiculous History
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The Laxative-laden Journey of Lewis and Clark
29 minutes Posted Nov 15, 2018 at 3:51 pm.
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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.

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