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Why does orange juice taste bad after you brush your teeth?
Why does orange juice taste bad after you brush your teeth? When you brush your teeth before drinking orange juice (OJ), it can temporarily change the way OJ tastes, making it taste bitter instead of sweet and tangy. The reason for this change lies in the detergent sodium lauryl sulfate in toothpaste, which disrupts the […]
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Wings, booze and heartbreak โ what my research says about the hidden costs of sports fandom
Wings, booze and heartbreak โ what my research says about the hidden costs of sports fandom Research suggests that being a sports fan can have negative effects on physical health, particularly among the most committed fans. The relationship between fandom and physical health isn’t just about excessive drinking or unhealthy eating; it’s also about emotional […]
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Neanderthals likely ate fermented meat with a side of maggots
Neanderthals likely ate fermented meat with a side of maggots Neanderthals likely ate a diverse diet that included fermented meat, plant foods, and insects like maggots, challenging the long-held assumption that they were primarily meat-eaters. The high nitrogen-15 (ฮดยนโตN) values found in Neanderthal bones may be due to the consumption of maggots, which are rich […]
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The Michelin Guide is Eurocentric and elitist โ yet it will soon be an arbiter of culinary excellence in Philly
The Michelin Guide is Eurocentric and elitist โ yet it will soon be an arbiter of culinary excellence in Philly The Michelin Guide is coming to Philadelphia, marking its first foray into the US market, and will include a Northeast cities edition celebration later this year. The guide’s selection process involves anonymous inspectors who dine […]
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