The Greatest Moment in Science
The Greatest Moment in Science
Dr Karl was first heard on the wireless in 1981 when he convinced Triple J that a talk about the space shuttle would be ... Read more
23 May 2023
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Why the 'marijuana munchies' make you feel good
Why the 'marijuana munchies' make you feel good
We know that the drug called cannabis, or marijuana, increases the appetitecommonly called the 'Marijuana Munchies', and... Read more
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