Fleas are the bane of the existence of pet owners. From their eggs to their lifespan to their feeding habits, fleas are practically designed to be a nuisance. They are parasites, after all. Get down on flea level with Josh and Chuck in this episode.
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# Stuff You Should Know: Fleas
Discover the creepy crawly world of fleas in this surprisingly fascinating episode that explores far more than just annoying pets! Josh and Chuck dive deep into the biology, life cycle, and history of these tiny parasites, uncovering shocking facts like how fleas can jump 250 feet in human equivalent distance and have been the vectors for deadly diseases throughout history. From the surprising phenomenon of flea circuses in 19th-century Europe to modern infestations and some truly bizarre Victorian-era erotica, this episode reveals why fleas are simultaneously gross and genuinely impressive creatures that have shaped human history.
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★ 4.6
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The Birdman
2014
1h 16m
★ 7.0
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The Devil's Backbone
2001
1h 48m
★ 7.3
"It's the devil's backbone, which was about an orphanage. Didn't he, wasn't he an executive producer? — Discussed in listener mail; Chuck corrects his earlier misstatement about Guillermo Del Toro's involvement."
True Lies
1994
R
2h 21m
★ 7.1
"James Cameron has not made any good films since Terminator 2, ignoring the fantastic blend of comedy and action that his true lies. — Listener corrects Josh's criticism of James Cameron's filmography post-Terminator 2."
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