BrainStuff Classics: Why Do Goldfish Make Their Own Alcohol?

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Do Goldfish Make Their Own Alcohol?

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Goldfish can survive in icy lakes and your poorly cleaned aquarium in part because they make their own alcohol. Learn more about how goldfish work in this classic episode of BrainStuff.
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Jul 11, 2020

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