Adam Ruins Everything — Season 1, Episode 6: Adam Ruins Hygiene

Episode synopsis

Adam reveals that the term "halitosis" was popularized in a 1920's ad campaign that used cruel ads to make people insecure about their breath, and explains why running water is one of the greatest miracles of modern times.

About Adam Ruins Everything

Host Adam Conover employs a combination of comedy, history and science to dispel widespread misconceptions about everything we take for granted.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Adam Ruins Giving
• E2Adam Ruins Security
• E3Adam Ruins Cars
• E4Adam Ruins Forensic Science
• E5Adam Ruins Restaurants
• E7Adam Ruins Voting
• E8Adam Ruins Work
• E9Adam Ruins Summer Fun
• E10Adam Ruins Sex
• E11Adam Ruins Nutrition
• E12Adam Ruins Death
• E13Adam Ruins Hollywood