The Brothers Grimm fairy tale called ‘Death’s Messengers’ involves a man, Death, and a little miscommunication between the two. Today’s episode also explores fever, gout, sleep, and eyesight and hearing loss in relation to ageing and death, with a little bit of history on the side.

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Today's ad is based on the ancient belief that ingesting mercury would lead to immortality.