Flushing etiquette, growing pains and heat vs temperature

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Flushing etiquette, growing pains and heat vs temperature

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Apr 11, 2024

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What impact does trauma have on your memory? Why do chillies burn your tongue and lips but not your throat? And could octopuses take over the world? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

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Apr 11, 2024

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