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Why Are Kids Dipping Cookies in Ranch, Are Food Comas Real, and What's Inside the Mummy's Stomach?
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The Sluggish Science of Food Comas
This chapter explores the study of sea slugs to understand the biological basis of food comas, focusing on their simple brain function and memory. It humorously recounts the challenges faced while observing these sluggish creatures in a lab setting, particularly regarding their eating habits and hormonal influences. The discussion highlights intriguing findings on how specific hormones may enhance memory formation and induce a state akin to a food coma, drawing possible connections to human processes.
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