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Ep. 5: Unlikely Medical Inventions
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Fun, short story about medical history
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Seven more word requires. Here they are!
This was the best episode of the series.
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The first 'chapter' wasn't bad. Was more interesting than some of the later chapters. Overall, I think it was worthwhile, but I just think it could have been done better.
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And Bill Bryson and these presenters have captured that exact same kind of fascinating storytelling. Very highly recommended!
A Museum for your Ears
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