
Back-Breaking Science
Sam Kean... · 19:33 · 4,111 plays
From the album The Disappearing Spoon: a science history podcast with Sam Kean
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When a British sub sank with all hands, JBS Haldane volunteered to investigate by experimenting on himself—even if it meant losing his own life in the process. (Part 2 of 2.)Our Sponsors:* Check out ElevenReader and use my code "Spoon" for a great deal: https://elevenreader.io* Check out my new book, The Museum of Lost Things! https://www.amazon.com/Museum-Lost-Things-Treasures-Legendary/dp/1426223862 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-museum-of-lost-things-sam-kean/1149452418 https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-museum-of-lost-things-true-tales-of-fabled-treasures-legendary-cities-and-mythical-creatures-that-vanished-from-history-sam-kean/7acdc59032c1002b* Check out my new book, The Museum of Lost Things! https://www.amazon.com/Museum-Lost-Things-Treasures-Legendary/dp/1426223862 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-museum-of-lost-things-sam-kean/1149452418 https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-museum-of-lost-things-true-tales-of-fabled-treasures-legendary-cities-and-mythical-creatures-that-vanished-from-history-sam-kean/7acdc59032c1002b Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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