There’s a great origin story behind snake oil salesmen, and it has to do with just one guy who singlehandedly gave it a bad name.

There’s a great origin story behind snake oil salesmen, and it has to do with just one guy who singlehandedly gave it a bad name.

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Short Stuff: The Original Snake Oil Salesman

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In the 1920s, a certain set of women wanted to loosen up and have a good time. Today, we get into it with the flappers.

In the 1920s, a certain set of women wanted to loosen up and have a good time. Today, we get into it with the flappers.

Short Stuff: Flappers

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Today we tell the story of the kids TV network that changed it all, Nickelodeon.

Today we tell the story of the kids TV network that changed it all, Nickelodeon.

Nickelodeon:The Best of Slimes

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Blacksmiths? You got that right. Learn all about this age old occupation in this classic episode.

Blacksmiths? You got that right. Learn all about this age old occupation in this classic episode.

Selects: Blacksmiths? You got that right!

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Short Stuff: The Original Snake Oil Salesman

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