When Josh journeyed up a hill to Poverty Point, Louisiana, in order to view America's oldest pyramid, constructed in 1700 B.C., he was stung by fire ants, went into anaphylactic shock, and had to be hospitalized. The doctors at the hospital told him that if he had not self-administered shots of adrenaline and hypoallergenics,he would have died within minutes. However, Josh spent the night in the hospital, and the next day returned to Poverty Point to continue his expedition. Edited shots of Josh discovering his allergy to the fire ants' toxins, his nearly passing out, his journey to the hospital, his treatment there, and his exit from the hospital the next morning are all shown in brief filmed glimpses.