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Jul 2023
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Why We Often Misunderstand Each Other & ...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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People often complain they get sick when they fly on an airplane. And they claim the problem is the recirculated air passengers breathe. That’s actually not quite right. This episode begins with an explanation of what does cause people to get sick from air travel and why it is likely not the air. https://www.rd.com/article/recirculated-air-on-airplanes/ You ... Show More
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