Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford - Dr. Brinkley's Miracle Cure For Impotence (with Betwixt The Sheets)

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Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

Dr. Brinkley's Miracle Cure For Impotence (with Betwixt The Sheets)Dr. Brinkley's Miracle Cure For Impotence (with Betwixt The Sheets)

Released On: 07 Feb 2025

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Tim Harford and Dr Kate Lister dive into the bizarre and grisly tale of Dr John Brinkley.

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