Thrillist's video: History of Magic Mushrooms

How did an ancient Aztec ritual make its way to Phish concerts across America? What is it about magic mushrooms that make them so magical? Studies show they can be used for medicinal purposes, so why are they still illegal throughout most of the world? Slink back into your chair because on this week’s episode, we’re going on a wild trip and taking a look at the history of ‘shrooms. Looking for ways to help local restaurants while social distancing? Check out the Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation, an organization that’s using donations to directly support individual restaurant workers and restaurants in crisis. Please consider donating here: https://secure.restaurantworkerscf.org/np/clients/restaurantworkerscf/donation.jsp?campaign=2&forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&test=true Have you ever wondered how ketchup became America's favorite condiment? Or why Four Loko was banned by the government? Or how roller coasters were invented? In "History of…" host Wil Fulton will take you through a rapid-fire crash course on some of humankind's greatest innovations in food, drink, and travel. Hey, if you can keep up, you actually might learn something! Thrillist means fun. We're eaters, drinkers, travelers, and doers. We serve the curious and believe that new experiences are what drive the richest lives. We bring our passion, expertise, and taste to bear on the things that are truly worth your time and money. Life is for living, and that’s why we’re here. Today will be great. Thrillist is a part of Group Nine Media. CREDITS: Host / Written by: Wil Fulton Senior Creative Jake Rasmussen Development Producer Wil Fulton Associate Producer Mia Faske Editor Zachary Lapierre Animator Danna Windsor Production Coordinator Myra Rivera Line Producer Anna Frangos Post Production Supervisor Daniel Byrne Director of Development Leo Fernandez Creative Director Audra V. Pace Head of Video Jim D’Amico Chief Content Officer Meghan Kirsch Subscribe to Thrillist https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC59s1J7c7zreuvnvLUQ0Xg?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our website for more food, drink, travel, and entertainment. https://www.thrillist.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Thrillist/ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thrillist/ Sign up for our newsletter https://signup.thrillist.com/