In today's Classic episode, Ben and Noel reluctantly sing the praises of poop research. You see, folks, 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.

<p>In today's Classic episode, Ben and Noel reluctantly sing the praises of poop research. You see, folks, before Lewis and Clark set out to explore the western side of the continent, they tried to prepare for every possible contingency &mdash; including medical conditions like constipation. Join the guys as they explore how a dangerous laxative didn&rsquo;t just save members of the expedition, but also may have preserved their campsites for posterity.</p>

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CLASSIC: The Ridiculously Laxative-laden Journey of Lewis and Clark

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