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The Skeptics Guide #862 - Jan 15 2022

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Hangovers - Why Do You Think They Happen?

The main finding of a new study is that the methodology was garbage. The physiological mechanisms under pinning hangovers are complex and not fully understood. Even if they seem to work, it could be that something else is at play. And so although it would be great to come up with a hangover cure, it might actually be disastrous - just like too much pain medication can prevent healing.

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