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The History and Symbolism of Goats: From Satanic Worship to Fainting Goats
TLDR This podcast episode explores the history and symbolism of goats, including their association with satanic worship. It also delves into the fascinating world of fainting goats, discussing their genetic condition, breeding, and controversy surrounding their conservation.
Timestamped Summary
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The podcast episode is about the history and symbolism of goats, particularly the association of goats with satanic worship.
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Fainting goats, also known as myotonic goats, stiffen up and fall over when startled, but quickly recover and continue running.
07:55
Myotonic goats have a congenital condition called myotonia congenita, where they tense up and stay stiff long enough to fall over on their side when startled.
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Myotonic goats have a congenital condition called myotonia congenita, where they tense up and stay stiff long enough to fall over on their side when startled, and this is due to a gene called the CLCN1, which is involved in the production of proteins that help with muscle relaxation and contraction.
15:54
Fainting goats are bred for novelty and meat, and their propensity for myotonia prevents them from climbing fences, making them ideal livestock.
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Fainting goats were initially bred for protection of the herd and later diverged into two lines, one bred for meat and the other bred as a novelty, with the novelty goats being smaller and more prone to falling over due to their myotonia.
23:42
Fainting goats are bred through unnatural selection and organizations like PETA are not fans of raising them, but the Livestock Conservancy suggests protecting and conserving the breed.
27:41
The hosts discuss their personal experiences with goats and kittens, and mention that viewers can learn more about fainting goats on YouTube and howstuffworks.com.
31:22
The hosts discuss the use of point and shoot cameras in crime scene investigations and how television shows about CSI are not realistic.
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Society & Culture
