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Oct 2022
46m 13s

Odd Quirks of the Human Brain & A Peek B...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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You have likely never ordered a milkshake from room service at a hotel because milkshakes are most likely not on the room service menu. Still, if a hotel has a kitchen there is a good chance they have ice cream milk and a blender which is what you need to make a milkshake. So why can’t you get one? Listen as I explain the answer which points out a big proble ... Show More
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