Humpty Dumpty

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Humpty Dumpty is not a good nursery rhyme. And what was Humpty anyway? Listen in to find out.

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The nursery rhyme about Humpty Dumpty (and his wall, and his fall) is omnipresent. But who (or what) was this guy, really? Learn about the weird history of this verse in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/arts/literature/ ...  Show more

Summary

This week Lindy explores the origins and dark meanings behind popular nursery rhymes such as Eenie Meenie Miney Moe, It's Raining.. It's Pouring, Humpty Dumpty, Baa Baa Black Sheep, etc. Tune is as Lindy reveals the disturbing and often viole ...

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Humpty raises an important question - is he reall ...