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🎙️ Episode 3.5: Mini - Prion Holiday in Cambodia
⚠️ Warning: This mini episode dives into some of the strangest and darkest tales from the history of prion disease. Expect unsettling science, grim memories from the Midwest, and a dose of satire so twisted you’ll wonder if it was ever real.
In this nightmarish detour through the world of prions, Amber and Stacy unearth a trio of disturbing stories:
- Case Studies That Haunt — From labs to morgues, prion disease has left behind a trail of medical horrors. We revisit chilling reports that blur the line between biology and nightmare.
- Mad Cow in the Midwest — A firsthand memory from a rancher’s child, where cattle feed warnings and late-night visits from government officials turned the farm into a place of whispered dread. What did it feel like to liv ...
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