Welcome to another bonus episode of Calm History, an extra treat for my Silk Plus members.

In bonus episode number 11, you heard the true crime story about oil wells and a missing

ton of nitroglycerin. In this episode, I'll share more historical facts and curious stories all about oil wells

and nitroglycerin.

I'll begin with the history of Vaseline and the story of a man who loved it so much that he ate it every day.

I'll explain the basics of crude oil, including the differences and similarities between oil and

coal. I'll tell you about the substance that clogged oil wells

and frustrated many oil workers.

And I'll finish with a heartwarming story of two lads

who strengthen their bond of friendship by blowing stuff up.

In the near future, I'll stitch together this episode and the episode about the missing

ton of nitroglycerin so you can have a super long Soke Plus bonus episode about the history

of oil wells.

Okay, time to lean back, put up your feet, and settle into my time machine of tranquility.

I hope this episode distracts and relaxes your overactive brain squirrels.

The History of Vaseline, Petroleum Jelly, Oil Wells, and Oil Torpedoes.

I recently had a small cyst removed from my chest.

Nothing worrisome.

It was benign and only the size of a tiny BB pellet.

The clinician closed up the site with a couple of stitches,

put a blob of vaseline on a bandage, and then put that bandage over

my fresh wound. Wait a second. Did a health professional just cope my surgical

...