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Drunk History - S01E06 - Detroit
 

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The Kellogg brothers litigate over their famous surname (and the newly profitable discovery of corn flakes), Ralph Nader goes to war with General Motors and Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle go from best friends to bitter rivals.
 
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Drunk History / S01E06 : Detroit
Season 1, Episode 6 | Aired on August 13, 2013 | TV-14 | 25 min. | Comedy Central
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EPISODES
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Season 4
Season 3
Season 2
Season 1
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  • Drunk History - Episode 1 - Washington, D.C.
    Episode 1
    Washington, D.C.
  • Drunk History - Episode 2 - Chicago
    Episode 2
    Chicago
  • Drunk History - Episode 3 - Atlanta
    Episode 3
    Atlanta
  • Drunk History - Episode 4 - Boston
    Episode 4
    Boston
  • Drunk History - Episode 5 - San Francisco
    Episode 5
    San Francisco
  • Drunk History - Episode 6 - Detroit
    Episode 6
    Detroit
  • Drunk History - Episode 7 - Nashville
    Episode 7
    Nashville
  • Drunk History - Episode 8 - The Wild West
    Episode 8
    The Wild West

Drunk History season 1 episode 6 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Dr. John Kellogg runs a strict sanitarium in Michigan, where his brother Will creates corn flakes by accident. A conflict arises when Will wants to add sugar, leading to the creation of Kellogg Toasted Flakes Company. Meanwhile, Ralph Nader, concerned about car safety, especially seat belts, writes "Unsafe at Any Speed" and battles General Motors. Houdini, initially involved in spiritualism, becomes a critic after a failed séance with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's wife and dedicates himself to exposing fake mediums, ultimately dying from appendicitis complications.

Full Episode S01E06 Recap

### The Kellogg Brothers and Corn Flakes - Dr. John Kellogg, an orator in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, runs a sanitarium in Battle Creek, Michigan, advocating a strict lifestyle: no sex, meat, alcohol, sugar, or anything sensual. - He insists on patients having two solid poops per day. - John's brother, Will, joins him, leaving his broom company to help at the sanitarium. He's treated poorly by John, even having to shave him and call him "Dr. Kellogg." - John asks Will to create appealing vegetarian food. Will accidentally discovers corn flakes by grinding moldy dough, leading to a breakthrough in cereal production. - C.W. Post, a visitor, steals the corn flakes idea and becomes successful. - Conflict arises when Will wants to add sugar to corn flakes, against John's beliefs. Will establishes Kellogg Toasted Flakes Company, adding sugar and gaining success. ### Ralph Nader and Car Safety - Ralph Nader, a Harvard graduate, is concerned about car safety, especially the lack of seat belts. - After a friend's car accident, Nader investigates safety practices. - He writes "Unsafe at Any Speed," criticizing General Motors' safety standards. - GM attempts to discredit Nader by sending women to entrap him at a supermarket, but he exposes the plot. - GM publicly apologizes and compensates Nader, who uses the money to start the Nader Raiders, fighting corporate injustices. ### Houdini's Fight Against Spiritualism - Houdini, initially a part of spiritualist acts, becomes friends with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a spiritualism enthusiast. - Doyle's wife conducts a séance to contact Houdini's mother, but Houdini, knowing spiritualism's deceit, becomes angry and vows to expose fake mediums. - Houdini, in disguise, debunks several spiritualist mediums. - A college student challenges Houdini's ability to withstand punches. Houdini, unprepared, gets punched and later dies from appendicitis complications. - His wife Bess conducts séances for ten years after his death, hoping to contact him, but eventually gives up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What lifestyle did Dr. John Kellogg advocate in his sanitarium?

He advocated no sex, meat, alcohol, sugar, or anything sensual.

How did Will Kellogg discover corn flakes?

He accidentally ground moldy dough, which led to the creation of corn flakes.

What conflict arose between the Kellogg brothers regarding corn flakes?

Will wanted to add sugar to corn flakes, against John's Seventh-Day Adventist beliefs.

Who was Ralph Nader, and what was his concern?

Ralph Nader was a Harvard graduate concerned about car safety, particularly the lack of seat belts.

What did Ralph Nader's book "Unsafe at Any Speed" criticize?

It criticized General Motors' safety standards, particularly their stance against seat belts.

How did General Motors attempt to discredit Ralph Nader?

They sent women to entrap him in a compromising position at a supermarket.

What was Houdini's stance on spiritualism?

He initially participated in spiritualist acts but later became a strong critic, seeking to expose fake mediums.

How did Houdini's friendship with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle affect his views on spiritualism?

Doyle's strong belief in spiritualism and a misleading séance with his wife led Houdini to actively debunk spiritualism.

What led to Houdini's death?

He died from complications of appendicitis, which was worsened by a punch from a college student.

Did Houdini's wife succeed in contacting him after his death?

No, despite conducting séances for ten years, she never succeeded and eventually gave up.

 
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