Aurora australis, op shop smells and photographic memory

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Aurora australis, op shop smells and photographic memory

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Can eating certain foods change the taste of bodily fluids? Why do I get congested after a night out drinking? And why does armpit hair stop growing at a certain length?Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

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May 16, 2024

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