Leechpunk: The Power of Leeches

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Social Sciences, Science, Life Sciences, Natural Sciences

4.3 • 6K Ratings

🗓️ 6 February 2014

⏱️ 33 minutes

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The Power of Leeches: Are leeches mere bloodsucking parasites or do these creatures have a place in modern medicine? Plus learn about the very real 19th century invention that incorporated bottled leeches. Tune into this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind

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