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Andrew Jones

Box jellyfish: a travel health warning

by Andrew Jones

Andrew Jones's relaxing family holiday in Thailand went horribly wrong when his son was stung by a box jellyfish.

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Will sports drinks cure your hangover?

10/12/2008

No, sports drinks make your hangover worse.
Yes, a sports drink will cure your hangover.
No, there is no simple cure for a hangover.

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