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Posted by peterh (Member # 5208) on :
 
mmmmmmm, mmmmmmm, delicious...
 

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Posted by Storm Saxon (Member # 3101) on :
 
Sorry. Couldn't make it beyond the first sentence. I'm afraid for my sanity once it got to the 'research' part of the article.
 

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Posted by sndrake (Member # 4941) on :
 
Just goes to show - science is not for the faint-hearted.
 

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Posted by sndrake (Member # 4941) on :
 
Come to think of it, though, no real research was cited by this doctor. So was he referring to some actual research?

Or is just a spirited defense because he was caught picking his nose by a colleague?
 

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Posted by advice for robots (Member # 2544) on :
 
Just think---you could be completely self-sustaining if you breathed in enough dust.
 

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Posted by beverly (Member # 6246) on :
 

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He said: "I would recommend a new approach where children are encouraged to pick their nose. It is a completely natural response and medically a good idea as well."

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Our kids don't need any encouragement!

A local radio station here has a segment called "Really Stupid News." This would definitely qualify.
 

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Posted by Da_Goat (Member # 5529) on :
 
Wait, so fulfilling all natural desires at any moment is the best way to stay healthy?* Without indoor plumbing I'd surely save a lot on my water bill!

*Don't OOC it. It's too obvious.
 

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