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MORE GROSS SCIENCE—ANCIENT POOP.

September 21, 2016 at 7:54 PM · History, Science

MORE GROSS SCIENCE—ANCIENT POOP. Here is an array of Gross Science episodes. This episode entitled “What Can You Learn From Ancient Poop?” features research which shows that a contemporary of Dante died from drinking poisoned tea. This episode entitled “Are There Dead Wasps In Figs?” caused considerable consternation for those in our household who treasure figs.

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Jane October 17, 2016 at 2:37 PM

Nick and I had just bought some beautiful fresh figs when the Dead Wasp episode came out. Thankfully, I called Anna that night, and she reassured me that the wasp issue is mostly one for dried figs, rather than fresh. Phew!