Cleanliness is Deadly? The Tragic Tale of the World’s Dirtiest Man

Is cleanliness actually next to godliness, or is it just plain dangerous? This week, we’re looking at the fatal consequences of a long-overdue shower and a vegetable that nearly triggered a national emergency.For over half a century, Amou Haji held the title of the dirtiest man in the world. Living in isolation and avoiding water at all costs, he believed that being "clean" would make him sick. In a tragic twist of irony, at 94 years old, villagers finally convinced him to take a bath. Just months later, he passed away. We explore the life of the man who chose dirt over decades of hygiene, the science of the Skin Crust Unit Membrane, and whether his first wash really was his last mistake.Meanwhile, in Germany, a quiet neighborhood was thrown into a panic when an elderly man discovered what looked like an unexploded WWII bomb in his garden. The police were called, the area was scouted, and tensions were high—until the "bomb" was identified. It was a 5kg, dark green zucchini. We discuss the hilarious police report, the explosive growth of garden produce, and why this squash had an entire city ready to evacuate.