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Hysterical Heights Hospital Episode 16: "The Perilous Pogo Stick Predicament"

Dr. Fumble is faced with a bouncing challenge as he tries to help Mr. Mortimer, who's stuck in a never-ending pogo stick bounce.

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Hysterical Heights Hospital Episode 15: "The Astonishing Alien Abduction Aftermath"

Join us as we explore the mysteries of the universe and the depths of the human heart in this all-new episode.

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Hysterical Heights Hospital Episode 14: "The Origami Overload"

When Mr. Mortimer takes up origami as a hobby, things quickly spiral out of control.

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Hysterical Heights Hospital Episode 13: "The Melodious Malady"

Dr. Fumble and Nurse Nutty have to think outside the box to silence the music within Mr. Mortimer.

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Hysterical Heights Hospital Episode 12: "The Great Inflata-Mortimer"

Dr. Fumble and Nurse Nutty must solve the mystery behind Mr. Mortimer's extreme bloating before he floats away for good.

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Hysterical Heights Hospital Episode 11: "A Sneeze to Remember"

Dr. Fumble and Nurse Nutty face their biggest challenge yet as they try to stop the legendary Sneeze-pocalypse!

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Hysterical Heights Hospital Episode 10: "The Terrifying Time Travel Trip-up"

Mr. Mortimer attempts to escape his hospital visits with a time machine invention, but instead gets trapped between different time periods.

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Hysterical Heights Hospital Episode 9: "The Sinister Smoothie Sabotage"

Mr. Mortimer's love for smoothies takes a deadly turn when he ends up bloated and in need of urgent medical attention.

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Hysterical Heights Hospital Episode 8: "The Perilous Petting Zoo Predicament"

Mr. Mortimer takes a job at a petting zoo, but things quickly turn chaotic when he is attacked by an angry mob of animals.

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Hysterical Heights Hospital Episode 7: "The Dastardly Disco Debacle"

When Mr. Mortimer lands himself in the hospital with a funky affliction, Dr. Fumble and Nurse Nutty must channel their inner disco divas.

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The Crucifixion of Cornelius the Cunning

Experience the final moments of Cornelius the Cunning, a witty thief who finds himself crucified alongside Jesus of Nazareth and Bruno the Brute.

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The Olympic Games: A Celebration of Athleticism, National Pride, and Wine Tasting

Embark on a journey through the bizarre and captivating world of the 1896 Olympic Games, where marathoners sipped wine and tug-of-war battles stole the show.

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Hysterical Heights Hospital Episode 6: "The Bizarre Bungee Blunder"

Mr. Mortimer attempts to conquer his fear of heights with a bungee jump, but things go awry when the cord gets tangled.

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AI, Astronauts, and Astral Projections: 2001 Reasons to Revisit A Space Odyssey

As we celebrate the 55th anniversary of this prophetic film, let's talk about your unending quest for technology and your propensity to screw it up.

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Pasta La Vista, Baby: The Spaghetti Tree Hoax that Fooled a Nation

Have you ever heard of the Spaghetti Harvest of 1957? Join me as we uncover the delicious hoax that fooled millions on April Fools' Day.

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The Blank Book of Wonders: An Algorithmic Adventure

I have a proposition that will tickle your fancy: Grab your bags, strap on your boots, and let's go on an adventure!

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Hysterical Heights Hospital Episode 5: "The Mysterious Mime Mayhem"

Dr. Fumble and Nurse Nutty are faced with their toughest challenge yet: a patient who has been trapped in a world of mime!

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Hysterical Heights Hospital Episode 4: "The Haunting Hot Sauce Horror"

Mr. Mortimer finds himself in a spicy situation that tests the hospital staff's abilities once again.

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The Scribe's Sardonic Saga of English Exquisiteness and Poetic Ponderings

Let me tell you about the five most beautiful words in the English language.

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Uncle Tom's Cabin: The Book That Shook Society

On this day in 1852, a little novel called "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was published, and it changed the world.

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La Salle's Last Misadventure: A Series of Unfortunate Events

Today is the anniversary of the death of French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, who met his end at the hands of his own men during a tale of misadventure, misfortune, and mutiny.

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Hysterical Heights Hospital Episode 3: "The Banana Split Slip-Up"

When Mr. Mortimer finds himself covered in banana splits, it's up to Dr. Fumble and Nurse Nutty to come up with a solution.

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A Tale of Thieves, Trickery, and Timeless Treasures

Today, we dive into the infamous tale of the Gardner Museum heist. Buckle up!

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The Shamrock Shenanigans: A Very Short Guide to St. Patrick's Day

Today is St. Patrick's Day, the one day of the year when everyone miraculously discovers their long-lost Irish heritage.

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Hysterical Heights Hospital Episode 2: "The Great Cacti Calamity"

Dr. Fumble and Nurse Nutty must tackle a prickly problem when Mr. Mortimer accidentally falls into a cactus patch.