EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 1 MIN
#32: Shampoo — An Indian Massage Technique Bottled and Sold Back
from The Why of Words
Millions use shampoo daily without knowing it literally means 'to press' or 'to knead.' This word didn't originate in a 1950s laboratory but traveled from South Asia, where it held a completely different meaning. Discover how a tactile, human practice became a modern clinical product.---More from Sticky Note Podcasts:Deep in the Stacks (daily jazz vinyl) | Required Drinking (cocktail history) | Photography Knowledge (daily photo tips)stickynotepodcasts.com
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#32: Shampoo — An Indian Massage Technique Bottled and Sold Back
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