How placebo works.

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Bodybuilders Ditch Protein Shakers for Wooden Rice Tubs. New Trend: "Chestnut Rice Bulk-Up" Born

Rumor that "muscles become as hard as chestnuts" sweeps gyms. Some builders abandon protein shakers and shake rice tubs while consuming chestnut rice between training sets.

https://alt.andpaper.net/en/articles/20251024-kurigohan-bulk-up/

#chestnut-rice #bulk-up #muscle #unscientific-training #placebo #autumn-delicacy #fitness #muscle-training

"Drinkable Moonlight" Buyers Howl in Unison at Midnight. Consumer Affairs Agency: "We Understand Your Feelings, But It's Just Water"

People who drank the spiritual water "Drinkable Moonlight," launched by an influencer, have been howling without reason at 2 a.m. There are also reports of glasses of water at bedsides glowing pale blue.

https://alt.andpaper.net/en/articles/20251020-drinkable-moonlight-stream/

#howling #placebo-effect #spiritual #pseudoscience #influencer

Vinyl friday

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