How Did We Figure Out That Germs Make Us Sick?

For most of human history, nobody knew what was making them sick. The leading theory blamed bad air, and it held for centuries. Then a few people started noticing things nobody else was looking at. A hospital ward with a death rate that made no sense. A neighborhood water pump. A flask with a strangely shaped neck. Almost nobody believed any of them at the time. One of them was ruined for being right.────────────────Enjoying the show? Follow Fool's FAQ and drop a 5-star rating & review - it's hands-down the best way to help other curious people find us.Want to support the show? Toss a few bucks in the tip jar → Buy me a coffee ☕️Hunter's Socials: X | LetterboxdSponsorships, collaborations, or general inquiries → [email protected] Music by The Mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder.Stay curious. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.