Due to a condition known as Thomsen's disease, the muscles of fainting goats tense up whenever the animal is startled. In this episode, Josh and Chuck break down the science behind this bizarre condition.
# Fainting Goats: The Adorable Mystery Behind the Fall
Josh and Chuck dive into the bizarre and hilarious world of fainting goats—those viral video superstars that mysteriously stiffen up and topple over. But here's the twist: they're not actually fainting at all! The guys explore the real science behind myotonia congenita, the genetic condition that makes these Tennessee natives lock up like furry statues, and trace the wild history of how farmers deliberately bred for this quirky trait. Along the way, you'll learn why goats got stuck with a satanic reputation and why these goofy creatures became such beloved oddities in American livestock.
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