Since sugar spread from Polynesia a few thousand years ago, the world has been crazy for it. Insanely high prices, wars and even slavery couldn't undo world's need for a sugar fix. Today that fix is responsible for the obesity epidemic facing the West.
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In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck dive deep into the sweet world of sugar, tracing its fascinating journey from ancient Polynesian cultivation to modern global commodity. They explore how sugar transformed from a luxury item worth millions to an everyday staple that powers our bodies and shapes our world. The hosts cover everything from the differences between sugar cane and sugar beets to the various types of sugar we consume, plus they tackle some controversial topics like high fructose corn syrup and sugar's role in health issues.
"On the podcast, HeyDude the 90s called, David Lacher and Christine Taylor, stars of the cult classic show HeyDude — This was mentioned in a promotional ad for another podcast during the show breaks."
Poltergeist
1982
1h 54m
★ 7.2
"Do you remember AOL instant messenger and the dial-up sound like poltergeist? — Referenced in a podcast ad comparing the dial-up internet sound to the movie Poltergeist."
Star Wars
1977
2h 1m
★ 8.2
"It's about 1977 again. Well, they're kicking us out of the space station. I know. Star Wars just came out. — Josh was making a comparison about current tense relations with Russia to the year 1977 when Star Wars was released."
— Josh
"Remember that Simpsons where I guess Bart grows up to be like a paid taste tester — Josh was recounting a Simpsons episode where Bart becomes a taste tester in a daydream sequence."
— Josh
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