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	Podcast:		Ridiculous History
	Episode:		CLASSIC: The Weird, Surprisingly Recent Origin of the Tooth Fairy
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:27:29
	Publish Date:		2025-10-18 11:00:00
	Description:		Ben here: Noel and I are sailing the seas this week -- wish us luck! Luckily, our Super Producer Max is holding it down with some of our favorite Classic episodes. Here's one for all the kids scared of dentists: "For millions of kids in the West, the story is as mysterious as it is profitable: Once your baby teeth begin falling out, hide them beneath your pillow. Sometime in the night, the Tooth Fairy will retrieve the tooth, leaving you some cash -- perhaps spare change, perhaps as much as twenty dollars -- to thank you for your gift. So where does this idea come from? Join the guys as they explore the strange, surprisingly recent origin of the Tooth Fairy. (And parents, if you're listening with your kids, be warned: This episode does include spoilers.)" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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