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True Crime with Kendall Rae
In one episode, the host explained that the term for a certain psychological disorder was derived from a fictional 18th‑century character featured in the book, noting his reputation for extravagant falsehoods. The discussion was purely informational, using the title to illustrate the origin of the disorder’s name.
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The psychological disorder Munchhausen Syndrome by Proxy was originally named after a fictional character from this 18th century book, who was known for his dramatic yet fabricated stories.
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It was actually named after a fictitious 18th century character from a book named Baron Munchhausen who was known for his dramatic but false stories.