Nail Polish
Topics discussed
Introduction and host banter
Personal anecdotes and cultural shifts in nail polish use
Listener submissions and show logistics
Ancient history: China, henna, and Babylonian warriors
Modern pop culture: Dennis Rodman, Brad Pitt, and gender norms
Health risks, pedicures, and salon safety
Invention of modern nail polish: Cutex and Revlon
Maxwell Lapp's invention of artificial nails
Chemical composition, regulations, and gel allergies
Myths about jellyfish stings and tick bites
Conductive nail polish for touchscreens and zombie finger
Sawbones promotion and episode recap
Halal nail polish and breathable polymers
Scientific use: tracking birds and bats with nail polish
Final takeaways, sources, and credits
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