Join Ian and Emily as we discuss the health fad of 1925, The Ionaco! We delve into the interesting stories behind the politician who made it and challenged medical knowledge of the day, and the doctor who swore to take it down with brutal efficiency.

We also discuss:

- Ian blinding himself with lightbulbs

- Door to door sales tactics

- Nostrums

- Insane profit margins

and more!

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Join Ian and Emily as we trip back to the early 1900's to discover an illuminating new material that will certainly change your life irreparably. Join us as we discuss smuggling radioactive material away from Nazis, glow in the dark fun, the all-too-powerful lure of a cure all, jaws falling off, and more!

Recommended media from this episode to learn more:

sciencehistory.org podcast "The Disappearing Spoon" Uranium Frenzy by Raye Carlson Ringholz

All music is used under the Creative Commons 3.0 License.

"CandyBar" by EduardByKovets "Waddling to Doom" by NickPanek620 "Catching Snowflakes in Nuclear War" by Nickpanek620

"Protection Racket" by Geoff Harvey

Join us for a look back at the most popular cardboard circle of the 1990s! Hear about the origins of POGs, the somewhat forgotten people behind it, the rapid rise, and what the World Pog Federation is up to now - as well as great news for POG collectors, what the most expensive sold pog in the last 6 months is, Elon's next business venture, and much more! Show us your pogs and check us out on Instagram @poptimepod!