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Watermelons, Goiters, and the War on Rats

Aug 11, 202242 min
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Vote here: Alex explains how the watermelon evolved in it’s uses and became the summer treat we know and love. Mike shares about an uptick in goiters in the Mid-west that brought about the implementation of iodized salt. Pat reveals the story of a little-known war in Alberta, Canada that was waged against foreign rat invaders. Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @factoffpod Email: thefactoffpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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