Hallucinogenic Honey, Squid Brains, and Why Hot Food Is So Satisfying
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Ancient armies sometimes used hallucinogenic honey as a bioweapon. New research shows how different squid brains are from human brains. Plus, we break down why hot food seems more satisfying than cold food.
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