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Nov 2020
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SYSK Choice: Why We Are Not So Smart & H...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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Have you taken your temperature lately? Most of us think a normal temperature is 98.6 degrees. However, if you were to take your temperature now – it probably ISN’T 98.6. This episode begins with an explanation of why that is. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10/201028171432.htm Could it be you are not as smart as you think you are? Apparently so a ... Show More
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