It's funny because it is true


	It's funny because it is true

willhelm

10-17-2009 1:43 PM

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10-17-2009 2:07 PM

bignosemousie

Great clip!

10-17-2009 2:14 PM

willhelm

Thanks. I love Scientific American. Great source of info.

10-17-2009 6:51 PM

clip-on-tie

Alcohol is a serious beast when it gets out of hand.

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