About this episode

Luis shares stories about superstitions with scientific backing related to placenta and frog secretions.

Luis tells Kurt two stories about superstitions that turned out to have scientific backing. From planting placenta as potash for plentiful produce, to the real secret of the ooze (frog secretions), this episode has everything for all the real tall tale heads out there. Don't forget to check out our social media! Instagram: @unbelievablepod Twitter: @UnbelievablePC TikTok: @unbelievablepod

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Host: Kurt Danner

Guest: Luis Mejía

Topics covered

• superstitions
• science
• fertility
• agriculture
• folklore
• tall tales

Keywords

• superstitions
• placenta
• frog secretions
• science
• agriculture
• tall tales

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