Today, you’ll learn about painkillers made from pine trees, a creature that spits out its old cells, and how the power of positive thinking might not be all that powerful.
Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/pine-tree-painkiller-cell-spitting-creature-manifestation
Pine Tree Painkiller
- “Scientists Make Common Pain Killers From Pine Trees Instead of Crude Oil.” n.a. 2023.
- “Turpentine.” n.a. 2013.
- “Why Does a Pine Tree Produce Turpentine?” by Whit Gibbons. 2009.
Cell Spitting Creature
- “Scientists Discover Clues to Aging and Healing from a Squishy Sea Creature.” by Ann Rogers, M.A. 2023.
- “Hydractinia symbiolongicarpus.” Wikipedia. N.d.
- “Ode To Joy | Muppet Music Video | The Muppets.” YouTube. 2009.
Manifestation
- “‘The Secret’ to Success? The Psychology of Belief in Manifestation.” by Lucas J. Dixon, et al. 2023.
- “Is Manifestation Bad for Mental Health?” Newport Institute. 2023.
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