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In this episode, we’re unearthing the history of medicinal leeches. From rural swamps to 24 hour leech shops, the leech industry grew and grew across Europe. There were many risks to the use of leeches - from them slithering up your behind to giving you syphilis. One top tip was to not use weird smelling leeches, another was to always squeeze them to empty them out before use.
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The Team:
Dr Charlotte Holmes (@_CCHolmes_) - Editor/Producer
Rachel Forrest - Researcher/Presenter
Dr Daisy Cunynghame - Researcher/Presenter
Dr Sarah Hayward - Editor/Producer
Dr Kate So - Editor/Producer
Elizabeth Van Trampe - Editor/Producer
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