Chimps Likely Ingest the Equivalent of Several Alcoholic Drinks Every Day
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Research suggests that chimpanzees in the wild may consume the equivalent of several alcoholic drinks daily, sparking interest in the evolutionary origins of alcohol consumption; the single comment on the post raises no major concerns or debates.
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robthebrew
4 months ago
A day late for this year's igNobel prize
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