Summary

In this conversation, The Todd provides another installment of various bizarre and historical events. The Dancing Plague of 1518, the Great Emu War, the London Beer Flood, the Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic, Thomas Jefferson's mammoth cheese, and the Battle of Karánsebes. Per usual, we share humorous anecdotes and make movie references throughout the conversation.

Keywords

bizarre events, historical events, Dancing Plague, Great Emu War, London Beer Flood, Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic, Thomas Jefferson, mammoth cheese, Battle of Karánsebes, Tylenol Murders, dancing mania, emus, deviled eggs

Chapters

00:00 The Dancing Plague of 1518

08:38 The Great Emu War

11:38 The London Beer Flood

13:58 The Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic

16:32 Thomas Jefferson's mammoth cheese

17:34 Cheese Shortage and the Love for Bacon

20:41 The Molasses Flood and Death by Food

23:14 The Border Dispute Over a Pig

30:39 Mass Hysteria and Strange Behavior

31:18 Cleanliness in Restaurants and Food Establishments

31:56 Hocus Pocus: A Halloween Favorite

35:41 The Tylenol Murders and Consumer Safety

37:16 Navigating the World of Drug Use

39:53 The Humor of Nudes with Deviled Eggs

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