Asapargus wee, sweating underwater and an infinite cycle of yawning

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Asapargus wee, sweating underwater and an infinite cycle of yawning

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Can we outgrow our allergies? Is it possible to tell if we're sweating underwater? Why does our stomach look much smaller when we wake up in the morning?

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May 2, 2019

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Asapargus wee, sweating underwater and an infinite cycle of yawning: Can we outgrow our allergies? Is it possible to tell if we're sweating underwater? Why does our stomach look much smaller when we wake up in the morning? by Dr Karl Podcast
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