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It worked, until it didn’t Join us for the Mississippi bubble, when a Scottish gambler and convicted murderer gain control of virtually all French finances. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

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It’s the beginning of banks baby! Join us for the start of banks and banking, with a side trip to how US money is printed. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

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Pick a card Join us for the beginnings of paper money and fiat currency. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Check out our latest attempt at Episode One. Take 159 of Episode One: Got Milk?

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Coin flips and clips Join us as we attempt to figure out where the first coins came from. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

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Nothing to sneeze at If you don’t use gold silver or coins, what does one use for money? Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

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Why money? We take a look at economic activity by nonhumans, and the Incas, with a large empire that never used money. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

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On silly names and loud voices Let’s take a closer look at the sperm whale, with an unfortunate name and the loudest voice in nature. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

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On dragons, fire, and breathing For our last question on DND and fantasy fiction, could any animal ever be able to actually breathe fire? Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

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Ouch! 13 types of damage in dungeons and dragons, let’s see how many of them we can find amongst actual living creatures. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

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To see in the dark In fantasy novels and roll playing games, some characters can see in the dark. What about in real life? Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!