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August 11, 2005
Can't come to work today, my genes are actin up
Science, in it's eternal quest to take the fun out of life through explanations, has discovered that your genetics can make you prone to hangovers while others can easily build tolerance (drinking more beers than you are years old). Like most genetic research they experimented with fruit flies, and since I also fly around in a jar and lay my eggs on rotting fruit it logically follows that their findings apply to me. While I don't know much about getting flies drunk, I do know that they can be used to power miniature aircraft. Chew on that one for a little.
Posted by maddh at August 11, 2005 10:03 AM
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This is an interesting topic; next they'll have to find a cure for hangovers. You may be interested in my article on this topic and others at www.samanthaburns.com
Posted by: Sam at August 15, 2005 12:54 AM