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EPISODE · May 16, 2025 · 16 MIN

Snakebites, sunscreen, and solutions: ancient humans, modern science, and unexpected heroes

from The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup

This week, Arielle and Karissa dive into the wild and wonderful world of solutions—from ancient humans using ochre as sunscreen during a magnetic pole shift, to Tim Friede, a man who willingly took 200 venomous snake bites to help researchers create a better antivenom. Plus: a roundup of science-backed health and policy stories you don't want to miss. Listen in for survival strategies, surprising science, and a lot of human ingenuity. Transcript link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1420108 The Optimist Daily is a project of the World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http://  

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