Famous Animals: The Legend of Ol' Rip, the Limp Legged Lizard that Captivated a Nation and Clever Hans the Psychic Stallion (Get this Horse to a Casino STAT)


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Nov 27 2024 51 mins   1

Research Animals (sort of)! Aaron starts off with the legend of Ol' Rip the Horny Toad. This lizard supposedly survived 30 years sealed inside a time capsule, and went on to tour the country drawing in thousands of spectators. Learn how the "animal whose fame is second only to the serpent from the Garden of Eden" made history and still lives on to this day. Rustin follows with Clever Hans, the Horse that could answer any question. Learn about the truth behind Han's genius and the impact it made on countless psychology studies.