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Sep 2023
47m 30s

SYSK Choice: Our Hidden Power to Persuad...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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A lot of prescription pill bottles come with a ball of cotton inside, on top of the pills. What’s it for and should you take it out or leave it in there? This episode begins with an explanation. https://www.businessinsider.com/why-huge-cotton-ball-comes-pill-bottles-medicine-health-pharmacy-prescription-2017-5 There has likely been a time in your life when y ... Show More
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