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Wormwood in absinthe barely affects your cognitive brain

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The legendary green liquor was blamed for causing profound madness and intense spiritual visions in bohemian circles. However, the actual concentration of thujone in the wormwood is mathematically too low to cause any hallucinations. The real reason everyone was experiencing wild revelations is because they were drinking liquid that was eighty percent pure alcohol.

Wormwood in absinthe barely affects your cognitive brain
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