The Swimming Abilities of Dead Trout - DTNS 4921
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Worms, Placebos, and Historical Curiosities
This chapter explores a whimsical Ig Nobel Prize-winning study that examined the effects of alcohol on worm locomotion and behavior, leading to insights about sorting polymers. It also delves into the intriguing psychology of placebos, discussing how pain perception can influence treatment outcomes. The discussion wraps up with amusing historical anecdotes and personal guilty pleasures, creating a light-hearted conclusion to the episode.
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