Episode 213: Cast Iron, Corsets, Crotches, and Canada

On this episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, Lauren, Ashlyn, Laura, and Gem discuss some common misconceptions, focusing on cast iron cookware, Victorian corsetry, sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections, and the Canadian political system.

Life, the Universe & Everything Else is a podcast that explores the intersection of science and society.

Corsets: Victorian Image of Pregnancy through Corsetry (Maryland Center for History and Culture) | Here’s How Corsets Deformed the Skeletons of Victorian Women (Forbes) | Demystifying the S-Bend (Redthreaded) | Vintage X-rays reveal the hidden effects of corsets (CNET) | The history behind corsets: how a piece of clothing sparked controversy, criticism and empowerment (The Wildcat Tribune) | Victorian Corsets: Dangerous or Misunderstood? (HistoryExtra)

Syphilis and Other STBBIs: Syphilis Treatment and Monitoring (UpToDate) | Sexually Transmitted Infections and Blood-Borne Pathogens (Manitoba Health) | History of syphilis (Wikipedia)

Cast Iron Cookware: The Truth About Cast Iron Pans: 7 Myths That Need to Go Away (Serious Eats)

The Canadian Political System: Debunking Myths: Unraveling Misconceptions about Canadian Political Parties (Chris Wick News) | Three Myths That Shape Canadian Politics (Law & Liberty) | 10 Political Misconceptions About Canada (Listverse) | Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Wikipedia) | Charter of Rights and Freedoms (History of Rights) | Canadians confused about charter rights (CityNews Vancouver) | The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Government of Canada) | List of current senators of Canada (Wikipedia) | List of federal political parties in Canada (Wikipedia) | Majority and Minority Governments (Government of Canada) | Responsible Government (Government of Canada) | Governor General of Canada (Wikipedia) | List of governors general of Canada (Wikipedia) | Motion of no confidence (Wikipedia) | Deputy Prime Minister of Canada (Wikipedia) | Nepean Members of Parliament (House of Commons of Canada) | Comparing Electoral Systems (Elections Canada’s Civic Education) | How Do Canadian Legislatures Differ from their U.S. State Counterparts? (MultiState) | Canadian and American Governance: A Comparative Look (Government of Alberta)

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