Pseudoscience
An Amusing History of Crackpot Ideas and Why We Love Them
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From the authors of Quackery, a visual and narrative history of popular ideas, phenomena, and widely held beliefs disproven by science.
From the easily disproved to the wildly speculative, to straight-up hucksterism, Pseudoscience is a romp through much more than bad science—it’s a light-hearted look into why we insist on believing in things such as Big Foot, astrology, and the existence of aliens. Did you know, for example, that you can tell a person’s future by touching their butt? Rumpology. It’s a thing, but not really. Or that Stanley Kubrick made a fake moon landing film for the US government? Except he didn’t. Or that spontaneous human combustion is real? It ain’t, but it can be explained scientifically.
Pseudoscience is a wild mix of history, pop culture, and good old fashioned science–that not just entertains, but sheds a little light on why we all love to believe in things we know aren't true.
©2025 Lydia Kang and Nate Pedersen (P)2025 Workman Publishing CompanyLos oyentes también disfrutaron...
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 929
What won't we try in our quest for perfect health, beauty, and the fountain of youth? Well, just imagine a time when doctors prescribed morphine for crying infants. When liquefied gold was touted as immortality in a glass. And when strychnine - yes, that strychnine, the one used in rat poison - was dosed like Viagra. Looking back with fascination, horror, and not a little dash of dark, knowing humor, Quackery recounts the lively, at times unbelievable, history of medical misfires and malpractices.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Computer-generated Narrator. Dated Humour.
- De Nemo en 12-28-18
De: Lydia Kang, y otros
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Mavericks
- Life Stories and Lessons of History's Most Extraordinary Misfits
- De: Jenny Draper
- Narrado por: Jenny Draper
- Duración: 8 h y 21 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 43
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 43
In her first book, popular TikTok historian J Draper uses her characteristic wit and intellect to introduce us to extraordinary figures marginalized by history, and the lessons we can learn from them. Witty and engaging TikTok historian J.D. Draper digs out unusual stories of individuals that have shaped the world, and discovers the lessons their unique experiences can teach us. Breaking away from history as told through the lens of kings, queens and nobles, this book instead lifts the lid on 24 fascinating stories of little-known underdogs, mavericks, trailblazers and oddballs.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A great addition to the great stories told by J. Draper
- De Michael Walker en 05-26-25
De: Jenny Draper
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Patient Zero
- A Curious History of the World's Worst Diseases
- De: Lydia Kang MD, Nate Pedersen
- Narrado por: Hillary Huber
- Duración: 14 h y 17 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 146
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 134
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 133
From the masters of storytelling-meets-science, Patient Zero tells the long and fascinating history of disease outbreaks—how they start, how they spread, the science that lets us understand them, and how we race to destroy them before they destroy us. Written in the authors’ lively style, chapters include gripping medical stories about a particular disease or virus—smallpox, Bubonic plague, polio, HIV—that combine “Patient Zero” narratives, or the human stories behind outbreaks, with historical examinations of missteps, milestones, scientific theories, and more.
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1 out of 5 stars
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I so VERY much wanted this to be good
- De 20eagle16 en 02-13-25
De: Lydia Kang MD, y otros
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The Mystery of the Exploding Teeth
- And Other Curiosities from the History of Medicine
- De: Thomas Morris
- Narrado por: Thomas Morris, Ruper Farley
- Duración: 9 h y 7 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 636
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 550
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 547
A puzzling series of dental explosions beginning in the 19th century is just one of many strange tales that have long lain undiscovered in the pages of old medical journals. Award-winning medical historian Thomas Morris delivers one of the most remarkable, cringe-inducing collections of stories ever assembled.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Boring Toilet Humor
- De Nemo en 01-30-20
De: Thomas Morris
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A Beautiful Poison
- De: Lydia Kang
- Narrado por: Saskia Maarleveld
- Duración: 11 h y 23 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 1,477
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,300
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 1,295
Just beyond the Gilded Age, in the mist-covered streets of New York, the deadly Spanish influenza ripples through the city. But with so many victims in her close circle, young socialite Allene questions if the flu is really to blame. All appear to have been poisoned - and every death was accompanied by a mysterious note.
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3 out of 5 stars
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It had potential, but faltered in execution
- De Constance Jenkins en 01-14-18
De: Lydia Kang
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Strange Medicine
- A Shocking History of Real Medical Practices Through the Ages
- De: Nathan Belofsky
- Narrado por: Chris Andrew Ciulla
- Duración: 5 h y 10 m
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General3.5 out of 5 stars 16
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 13
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 13
Now published in five languages, Strange Medicine casts a gimlet eye on the practice of medicine through the ages that highlights the most dubious ideas, bizarre treatments, and biggest blunders. From bad science and oafish behavior to stomach-turning procedures that hurt more than helped, Strange Medicine presents strange but true facts and an honor roll of doctors, scientists, and dreamers who inadvertently turned the clock of medicine backward.
De: Nathan Belofsky
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The Impossible Girl
- De: Lydia Kang
- Narrado por: Saskia Maarleveld
- Duración: 10 h y 53 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,153
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,010
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,007
Manhattan, 1850. Born out of wedlock to a wealthy socialite and a nameless immigrant, Cora Lee can mingle with the rich just as easily as she can slip unnoticed into the slums and graveyards of the city. As the only female resurrectionist in New York, she’s carved out a niche procuring bodies afflicted with the strangest of anomalies. Anatomists will pay exorbitant sums for such specimens—dissecting and displaying them for the eager public. Cora’s specialty is not only profitable, it’s a means to keep a finger on the pulse of those searching for her. She’s the girl born with two hearts....
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4 out of 5 stars
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A well-told story!
- De Carole Wooten en 10-31-18
De: Lydia Kang
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Beverly Hills Noir
- Crime, Sin, & Scandal in 90210
- De: Scott Huver
- Narrado por: Donald Corren
- Duración: 15 h y 12 m
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General2.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Narración:3.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Historia2.5 out of 5 stars 2
Beverly Hills Noir chronicles an assortment of jaw-dropping true crime stories spanning the legendary city’s history, each with oh-so-90210 twists—including a high-profile murder mystery in the city’s most extravagant mansion, the daring exploits of a handsome cat burglar with movie star looks, a toxic Tinseltown love triangle that ended in gunplay, a brazen Rodeo Drive jewelry store holdup with tragically stunning finale, an Oscar nominated actress on shoplifting spree and more—complete with major roles and countless cameos by Hollywood idols and cultural icons.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Digs deep. Maybe too deep.
- De Jenny Atkinson en 02-24-25
De: Scott Huver
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On This Day in History Sh!t Went Down
- De: James Fell
- Narrado por: Kelli Tager, James Fell
- Duración: 17 h y 28 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 42
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 38
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 38
Nazis are bad. The worst kind of bad. There are no very fine people among them. If you disagree, you won’t like this book. Still here? Cool. You are about to receive an education unlike any you’ve previously experienced. In this uproarious and informative tour from ancient times to the modern day and everything in between, James Fell, the self-proclaimed “sweary historian,” reveals a past replete with deeds both noble and despicable. Throughout the book, he provides insightful analysis of all the sh!t that went down. Behold!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Rad.
- De Christine C. Keiser en 11-21-23
De: James Fell
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Cabinet of Curiosities
- A Historical Tour of the Unbelievable, the Unsettling, and the Bizarre
- De: Aaron Mahnke, Harry Marks - contributor
- Narrado por: Aaron Mahnke
- Duración: 12 h y 58 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 69
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 65
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 65
The podcast, Aaron Mahnke’s Cabinet of Curiosities, has delighted millions of listeners for years with tales of the wonderful, astounding, and downright bizarre people, places, and things throughout history. Now, in Cabinet of Curiosities the book, learn the fascinating story of the invention of the croissant in a country that was not France, and relive the adventures of a dog that stowed away and went to war, only to help capture a German spy.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Cool stories, annoying conversation
- De Margaret en 11-26-24
De: Aaron Mahnke, y otros
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Cursed Objects
- Strange but True Stories of the World's Most Infamous Items
- De: J.W. Ocker
- Narrado por: Tim Campbell
- Duración: 5 h y 11 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 275
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 230
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 229
Beware...this book is cursed! These strange but true stories of the world's most infamous items will appeal to true believers as well as history buffs, horror fans, and anyone who loves a good spine-tingling tale.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good information!
- De Amelia en 07-29-21
De: J.W. Ocker
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The Starry Wisdom Library
- The Catalogue of the Greatest Occult Book Auction of All Time
- De: Nate Pedersen
- Narrado por: Scott Carrico
- Duración: 8 h y 53 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 18
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 16
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 16
Scholars and book collectors across the country have long pondered the intended fate of the infamous collection of rare occult books left to rot in the Church of Starry Wisdom in Providence, Rhode Island, after the Starry Wisdom cult dispersed to parts unknown in the late 19th century. The recent shocking discovery of a previously unknown book auction catalogue issued in 1877 offers insight into the myriad mysteries of the cult.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fun documentation of rare occult books...
- De CitizenH en 09-24-18
De: Nate Pedersen
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A Gallery of Poisoners
- Thirteen Classic Case Histories of Murder by Poisoning
- De: Adrian Vincent
- Narrado por: Shaun Grindell
- Duración: 5 h y 40 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 25
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 23
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 23
The 13 killings-by-poison revisited in this book were committed by some of the most infamous murderers in British and American history. Presenting infamous cases from 1857-1972, Adrian Vincent recounts their sinister tales and reveals the lure of money, lust, and deviancy that drove them to pure evil.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Interesting History, Stunted By Narrator
- De bukabuda en 01-09-25
De: Adrian Vincent
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Stuck
- How the Privileged and the Propertied Broke the Engine of American Opportunity
- De: Yoni Appelbaum
- Narrado por: Ari Fliakos
- Duración: 9 h y 40 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 17
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 17
In this illuminating debut, Yoni Appelbaum, historian and journalist for The Atlantic, shows us that this idea has been under attack since reformers first developed zoning laws to ghettoize Chinese Americans in nineteenth-century Modesto, California. The century of legal segregation that ensued—from the zoning laws enacted to force Jewish workers back into New York’s Lower East Side to the private-sector discrimination and racist public policy that trapped Black families in Flint, Michigan to Jane Jacobs’ efforts to protect her vision of the West Village.
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5 out of 5 stars
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land of opportunity
- De Anonymous User en 03-16-25
De: Yoni Appelbaum
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Under Cover of Darkness
- Murders in Blackout London
- De: Amy Helen Bell
- Narrado por: Gemma Dawson
- Duración: 8 h y 18 m
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General3 out of 5 stars 2
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 2
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Historia3.5 out of 5 stars 2
Fear was the unacknowledged specter haunting the streets of London during the Second World War; fear not only of death from the German bombers circling above, but of violence at the hands of fellow Londoners in the streets below. Mass displacement, the anonymity of shelters, and the bomb-scarred landscape offered unprecedented opportunities for violent crime. In this absorbing, sometimes shocking account, Amy Helen Bell uncovers the hidden stories of murder and violence that were rife in wartime London.
De: Amy Helen Bell
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The Mental Floss History of the World
- An Irreverent Romp Through Civilization's Best Bits
- De: Steve Wiegand, Erik Sass
- Narrado por: Johny Heller
- Duración: 15 h y 31 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 574
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 378
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 376
About 60,000 years ago, the first Homo sapiens were just beginning their move across the grasslands and up the ladder of civilization. Everything since then, as they say, is history. Just in case you were sleeping in class that day, the geniuses at mental_floss magazine have put together a hilarious (and historically accurate) primer on everything you need to know---and that means the good stuff.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant and Funny. What more could you want?
- De Septimus MacGhilleglas en 01-22-09
De: Steve Wiegand, y otros
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The Science of Racism
- Everything You Need to Know but Probably Don't—Yet
- De: Keon West
- Narrado por: Keon West
- Duración: 8 h y 38 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 4
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 4
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 4
In this frank, funny, and meticulous book, a leading social scientist lays out the striking facts we know about racism, how we have uncovered them, and how we can start to fix them.
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5 out of 5 stars
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thorough and eye-opening
- De kale en 04-24-25
De: Keon West
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The Social Paradox
- Autonomy, Connection, and Why We Need Both to Find Happiness
- De: William von Hippel
- Narrado por: Josh Bloomberg
- Duración: 8 h y 36 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 9
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 8
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 8
Why do people who have so much—leading comfortable lives filled with unprecedented freedom, choice, and abundance—often feel so unhappy and unfulfilled? This phenomenon is a defining paradox of our time and one we endlessly seek to solve. In The Social Paradox, psychologist William von Hippel argues that we need to think about this problem in a new way. By changing our perspective, we might finally see the solution, bringing us greater happiness and more satisfying relationships. The key is to understand the interplay between our two most basic psychological needs—for connection and autonomy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent perspective
- De jewelia en 04-09-25
There was not one innovative “debunking” that I didn’t already hear about at least ten years ago in this book. Save your money and just listen to some YouTube podcasts with more modern stories.
The one redeeming chapter on “rumpilogy” lives in my head rent free, however.
Same old stories…waste of time to read.
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