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EPISODE · Dec 30, 2025 · 15 MIN

Skeptoid #1021: The First Middle Finger

from Skeptoid · host Brian Dunning

The history and pseudohistory of this infamous and ubiquitous obscene gesture. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The history and pseudohistory of this infamous and ubiquitous obscene gesture.

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Skeptoid #1021: The First Middle Finger

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