In this episode, amateur anthropologists Josh and Chuck discuss urban legends, from how they're defined to some classic examples you've probably heard yourself.

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In this episode, amateur anthropologists Josh and Chuck discuss urban legends, from how they're defined to some classic examples you've probably heard yourself. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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In this episode, amateur anthropologists Josh and Chuck discuss urban legends, from how they're defined to some classic examples you've probably heard yourself.

Why do we believe in urban legends?

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The Flexner Report shook up medicine in the United States when it was released in 1910 and it's never been the same since. For better or worse.

The Flexner Report shook up medicine in the United States when it was released in 1910 and it's never been the same since. For better or worse.

How the Flexner Report Changed Medicine

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Back in the 1800s, people had an outsized fear of being buried alive. Enter... THE SAFETY COFFIN!

Back in the 1800s, people had an outsized fear of being buried alive. Enter... THE SAFETY COFFIN!

Short Stuff: Safety Coffins

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If you’ve ever been out of your house you’ve probably been in a crowd before. They can be as mundane as an elevator full of people or as consequential as a mass of protesters. But did you know there’s psychology to crowds? And they follow fluid dynamics?

If you&rsquo;ve ever been out of your house you&rsquo;ve probably been in a crowd before. They can be as mundane as an elevator full of people or as consequential as a mass of protesters. But did you know there&rsquo;s psychology to crowds? And they follow fluid dynamics?

How Crowds Work

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Why do we believe in urban legends?

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