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EPISODE · Sep 17, 2023 · 46 MIN

The Minnesota Starvation Experiment

from A Popular History of Unpopular Things · host Kelli Beard

Happy First Birthday to the APHOUT podcast! It's been a wild ride full of cannibalism, adventures gone wrong, and all kinds of gore, and I can't wait to keep it going!---Join Kelli as she discusses the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, a test during WWII where 36 unpaid volunteers willingly starved themselves half to death to get concrete data on starvation and how to rehabilitate the starved.Though nobody died from starvation... the results were pretty shocking. And of course, cannibalism makes an appearance.Intro and Outro music credit: NedricFind him on all streaming services and YouTube, and check out his debut EP, Yello Kake!Source referenced:The Great Starvation Experiment by Todd TuckerWant to start your own podcast?Click this link to get set up with Buzzsprout and you'll get a $20 credit to sign up!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launStart for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showIntro and Outro music credit: Nedric | Yello KakeFollow me on Instagram! @beardhistoryIf you want to support the show, donate to the cause at Buy Me a Coffee

Happy First Birthday to the APHOUT podcast! It's been a wild ride full of cannibalism, adventures gone wrong, and all kinds of gore, and I can't wait to keep it going! --- Join Kelli as she discusses the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, a test during WWII where 36 unpaid volunteers willingly starved themselves half to death to get concrete data on starvation and how to rehabilitate the starved. Though nobody died from starvation... the results were pretty shocking. And of course, cannibali...

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