Selects: The Great Finger in the Wendy’s Chili Caper

This podcast episode of "Stuff You Should Know" revisits the bizarre 2005 incident of a woman claiming to find a finger in her Wendy's chili. Chuck and Josh delve into the timeline of events, Wendy's investigation to protect its reputation, and the eventual unraveling of the hoax. They discuss how Wendy's had to conduct its own investigation when the police initially dismissed the incident as a health department matter. The hosts detail the woman's history of lawsuits, the discovery that the finger did not come from Wendy's supply chain, and the eventual connection to an employee of the woman's husband who had lost a finger in an accident. Ultimately, the hosts discuss the legal ramifications for the perpetrators and the financial impact on Wendy's.