Leaded Gas Was Really Bad

Leaded Gas Was Really Bad - Past Gas

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Today on Past Gas is the insidious story of how GM scientists developed a type of gasoline that caused insanity, sickness, and maybe even murder. This story is so devious that it might feel like a cheap dime store novel, but everything we’re going to tell you is true. Why was lead added to fuel in the first place? Who was the scientist behind it? How did the American government let this happen? And did leaded fuel actually lead to an increase in serial killers?! Let’s find out.
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@clawsoon Жыл бұрын

The transition from "let's get back to people dying" to "big thanks to butcherbox" was perfect in a psychotic way.

@SlDEWlNDER 28 күн бұрын

Not the cold cut from “let’s get back to people dying…” to the ad read from butcher box!!! 😂😂😂😂

@OneOfTheLostOnes Жыл бұрын

Holy shit Kristina was hilarious. I wouldn't mind a fourth host. And it's always cool to meet more of the Donut Crew.

@rafaelaquino7202 Жыл бұрын

I hope there’s an episode on Colin Chapman and/or Lotus, including some honorable innovations they brought in F1, as well as their famous philosophy: Simplify, and add lightness.

@jamessizemore7103 Жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to meet the BTS crew of donut

@aarontimm Жыл бұрын

everybody's favorite boy band bts!?

@bruhnt5063 Жыл бұрын

Day 491 of asking Donut to bring old B2B back

@PSwayBeats Жыл бұрын

Yes bring back b2b

@robbykelley7131 Жыл бұрын

Yes

@reggiewhitney6015 Жыл бұрын

Bit obsessive man

@nathanboydston5163 Жыл бұрын

Day 1 of backing this guy up

@jordanhill4870 Жыл бұрын

Cool to hear talk about Charles Kettering. I live in Kettering and actually spent a lot of time in the family’s former home because one of my friends from grade school lived there. Quite the impressive structure

@dshimp37 Жыл бұрын

At my shop trying desprately trying to finish making this straight line while laughing at Joe saying "liquified organs from too many massages"

@ZachMarsden45 Жыл бұрын

Joe: “let’s get back to people dying” Ad : BUTCHER BOX Me: 😳😳😳

@Dystrackshun Жыл бұрын

Working at auto parts stores, always had this old guy that yelled at clouds that leaded fuel was better because it kept the valves coated so they sealed better.

@speedracer2please Жыл бұрын

Instantly one of my favorite episodes of all time! I miss James, but Kristina is hilarious

@Project_Low_Expectations Жыл бұрын

Kristina brings a good feel to the podcast. Should bring her on more often. Best description of what octane does… it measures the resistance to ignition. The higher the compression the higher the heat. Like a diesel that uses compression (heat) to ignite. Lower compressions need less resistance. I had a 92 S10 blazer, with the 220 horse CPI 4.3. This engine was tuned for 87 octane. When I would put 94 octane in it, it ran a little worse and lost 3 MPG.

@gunner38ED Жыл бұрын

I'm not an ancient roman but the word plumbing derives from Plumbum (literal latin for Lead). Also I don't think they knew it was that bad because it was common to add lead to the wine, to sweeten it (lead acetate) among many other uses. In fact bones have been found with an average of +14 mg lead/deciliter of blood. Much more than the 5 mg you mentioned as today's limit.

@kristopherhayes5384 Жыл бұрын

I also live in cocoa, that past gas store has been around for ever. It would be cool to think they were based off this show, but alas, they were here first. Love this show, and everything donut. Keep being awesome y'all.

@grimrobinson5269 Жыл бұрын

Great job! I've been a fan since old science garage with Bart. New to the podcast, but I've binged almost all within 2 to 3 months. I enjoy the entire crew. James is always a blast. Joe always has hilarious input. I love how Nolan is the groups voice of reason & keeps everyone grounded. Big fan of Zach and Jeremiah as well. Oh, and Christine was a cool and funny addition as well. Keep up the good work 👏🏽

@AliOfBaba Жыл бұрын

“Let’s get back to people dying. This video was brought to you by butcher box” Lmaoo that must have been intentional.

@FoxMacLeod2501 Жыл бұрын

I believe Midgely was hospitalized for lead poisoning was _because of_ his stunt, when he washed his hands in leaded gasoline to demonstrate its "safety." Also, the only mitigating factor that I concede to these people is that it actually wasn't really widely known that toxic materials work their way through the environment and up the food chain. People operated under the mistaken assumption that you would need to have much more direct contact with harmful stuff, like lead, to receive negative effects. Even with that consideration, though, they are still culpable and horrible, corrupt examples of the wondrous benefits of raw capitalism.

@ellcooljay2351 Жыл бұрын

I did an Egr/vacuum delete in my 97 Nissan Hardbody, after putting headers on it, in idle the RPM’s bounce from 1500-2k constantly .. it’s really embarrassing at stop lights 😅 it’s a Ka24e , any ideas?

@jebus456 Жыл бұрын

Veritasium's video about unleaded gas/Midgely I think pairs really with this episode. He goes more in depth about the science/chemistry side of it. If you liked this ep. check the video out here, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f7xjl9F939rMdHU.html Also Kristina (spelling) was a great add!

@irfandupovac8628 Жыл бұрын

I know I'm gonna be in the minority here but I actually like when James gets ocassionally replaced. He's a great character and without him donut wouldn't be what it is, but I feel with him on the podcast it gets a bit distracting with the jokes that take you out of the story.

@justinaug9879 Жыл бұрын

The jokes are part of what makes this what it is. If you want stodgy, boring, monotone stories maybe check out the thrilling content over on NPR. 🤣

@irfandupovac8628 Жыл бұрын

@@justinaug9879 this episode had jokes. I'm not against the jokes just imo he sometimes hijacks the story with his jokes where as in this episode that didn't happen.

@sleepwalker8600 Жыл бұрын

I get you man, it feels like sometimes there’s a bit too much emphasis on trying to be funny and not the story. There’s been a few times where Nolan has been cut off for some stupid joke that didn’t really need to be there and then it picked back up in a different place. Don’t get me wrong the humour makes the podcast but find there’s a balance and they don’t always hit it

@Reisskraft Жыл бұрын

I remember the exhaust from the cars in the ‘70’s.

@DazDiablo Жыл бұрын

Drifting isn't racing

@mikev3999 Жыл бұрын

Not sure if this was in there (sorry... got called away) but prop planes are still using leaded fuel. According to Engineering Explained, tests actually show people living in communities near small plane airports have lower than average IQ. Crazy that nothing has been done about that.

@alfathinofajrian258 Жыл бұрын

James maybe is a bit busy with the dudes over at Microsoft for their upcoming DLC in Forza Horizon 5. Still the best with Christina filling in for him. Keep up with the amazing work guys.

@MegaRobbieDobbie Жыл бұрын

Turbocharged engines are low compression, however under boost, cylinder pressure is drastically increased, and this is why you need higher octane. N/A racing engines are higher compression to increase combustion pressures and power.

@austinwallace1084 Жыл бұрын

Please do an episode on the Diamond Star Motors agreement and what ultimately broke that apart.

@hornback86 Жыл бұрын

Did you guys watch the infographics show episode on this? It’s almost point by point mirroring that.

@jamessizemore7103 Жыл бұрын

No single human being is more responsible for environmental and human health damage than Thomas midgley Jr.

@FoxMacLeod2501 Жыл бұрын

What Joe brought up at 33:29 reminds me of the story of Romania: in '66, the monarch banned abortion... with a very similar 23-year offset, 1989 saw that same ruler violently overthrown, by the generation born of the unplanned, unwanted, and future-dreams-destroying pregnancies of Romania's women. Were it not for the ham-fisted attempt to raise birthrates by official fiatwould otherwise have not progressed into becoming people. The burden of all the extra mouths to feed was a huge factor in tanking the Romanian economy... and in pulling Romania into the generally dystopian mess that would inspire violent rejection of the inept, self-absorbed, kleptocratic ruling class.

@xzouix Жыл бұрын

The same as with DuPont and their inventions: Teflon and DWRs (durable water repellent substances)... #foreverchemicalsDWRs

@nateh2652 Жыл бұрын

Finally! Some good fking content!

@DrOldsmobile91 Жыл бұрын

Nope if anything that Oldsmobile machine gun would be the most reliable ever lol

@Tony-rh2lp Жыл бұрын

The abortion vs crime discussion is referring to the research and paper by Steven Levitt.

@nathanboydston5163 Жыл бұрын

Can we get a “try crack book sometime shirt”

@raritythefabulous1162 Жыл бұрын

What was Kristina's social media plug again? I dident quite get it.

@FoxMacLeod2501 Жыл бұрын

I, for one, could totally listen to more Producer Christina! I mean, I wouldn't want James gone or anything, but Xtina definitely meshes with the show. Also, WTF happened to the picture from the fan email at the end?

@psychlops924 Жыл бұрын

Did you guys just takes this script from the Veritasium video?

@REDLINEdatBish Жыл бұрын

“Let’s get back to people dying huh? Butcher Box…” that timing 😂

@20flstfi01 Жыл бұрын

Look out James , She is Funny!

@ygayovy 9 күн бұрын

You wanted to say is, is bad.

@jmanab5438 Жыл бұрын

I use leaded gas in my 850 turbo sled....mo powahhh

@jonosterman2878 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the whole time “I still burn torco 110 leaded in the ram air IV”

@kierankrud8576 Жыл бұрын

TIL joe is an Op Ivy fan!! ska! ska!

@eurosonly Жыл бұрын

It's about time you're doing a whole podcast on this issue.

@eurosonly Жыл бұрын

This reminds me of the movie thank you for smoking.

@doormatt76 Жыл бұрын

Day 3 of asking donut for Jim Clark episode

@joeschmoe5009 Жыл бұрын

Yes shes fun and funny, unlike james, more hosts that arent james!

@REDLINEdatBish Жыл бұрын

“Let’s get back to people dying huh? Butcher Box…”

@yungboicontigo9278 Жыл бұрын

Donut Media keep the lady as the host over James. I don’t like him he’s rude to Nolan everytime. The lady is more chill and less obnoxious then James

@TheDuckling1986 11 ай бұрын

James sounds really off in this episode. i can see him but i think he must have been sick or something. He sounds kinda girly

@Ryan.zelenski Жыл бұрын

Capitalism at its finest lol