Laughing Gas - From Parties to Pain Relief
01/10/25 • 9 min
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Today’s episode is all about nitrous oxide, better known as “laughing gas.”
Believe it or not, this anesthetic was once a party drug for the rich and famous! Let’s dive into the story of how laughing gas went from making people giggle to helping patients go under the knife.
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Welcome back to Mike’s Nerd Bytes, —Snack-Size Bytes of Tech, Science, and More!
Today’s episode is all about nitrous oxide, better known as “laughing gas.”
Believe it or not, this anesthetic was once a party drug for the rich and famous! Let’s dive into the story of how laughing gas went from making people giggle to helping patients go under the knife.
Thanks for tuning in to Mike’s Nerd Bytes! Get your snack-sized fix of fun science, tech facts, quirky history, and mind-blowing inventions in every episode.
New episodes every Friday! Stay curious, keep it nerdy, and don’t forget to follow, like, subscribe, and tell your friends!
Listen Now: https://mnbpodcast.captivate.fm/listen
Podcast Website: https://mnbpodcast.captivate.fm
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mnb_podcast_nj/
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Keywords: Science podcast, tech podcast, fun facts, quirky history, inventions, discoveries, science history, educational podcast, STEM, learning while laughing, short podcast, geek culture, bite-sized learning
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