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Title: Archaeologists discover ancient 'hangover prevention' ring
Post by: Imperial Dave on November 14, 2021, 07:54:02 PM
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/archaeologists-ancient-hangover-prevention-ring-amethyst-scn/index.html?utm_term=link&utm_source=twCNN&utm_medium=social&utm_content=2021-11-14T13%3A30%3A04

might give it a go...
Title: Re: Archaeologists discover ancient 'hangover prevention' ring
Post by: Chuck the Grey on November 15, 2021, 12:00:14 AM
If it was effective, I could used it in my younger days. Not so much anymore.  :)
Title: Re: Archaeologists discover ancient 'hangover prevention' ring
Post by: Aetius on November 15, 2021, 01:39:12 AM
You have nothing to lose but your hangover... :)

John
Title: Re: Archaeologists discover ancient 'hangover prevention' ring
Post by: Imperial Dave on November 15, 2021, 07:45:21 AM
I still reckon its worth a shot
Title: Re: Archaeologists discover ancient 'hangover prevention' ring
Post by: Anton on November 15, 2021, 09:27:41 AM
Herself has an Amethyst ring I might get a loan of it and give it a go over the festive season.  As you say worth a shot.
Title: Re: Archaeologists discover ancient 'hangover prevention' ring
Post by: Imperial Dave on November 15, 2021, 09:57:49 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: Archaeologists discover ancient 'hangover prevention' ring
Post by: Chuck the Grey on November 16, 2021, 01:13:14 AM
Quote from: Anton on November 15, 2021, 09:27:41 AM
Herself has an Amethyst ring I might get a loan of it and give it a go over the festive season.  As you say worth a shot.

Can we expect a detailed report in Slingshot?
Title: Re: Archaeologists discover ancient 'hangover prevention' ring
Post by: Imperial Dave on November 16, 2021, 07:29:49 AM
detailed and methodical mind....
Title: Re: Archaeologists discover ancient 'hangover prevention' ring
Post by: Anton on November 16, 2021, 10:28:32 AM
Yes, indeed. All supposing I'm allowed out with the ring.  I can see it.

I'm going out to drink too much with the lads.  Lend me your Amethyst ring would you?

Why, it won't fit you.

It's an experiment!
Title: Re: Archaeologists discover ancient 'hangover prevention' ring
Post by: Imperial Dave on November 16, 2021, 11:02:38 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: Archaeologists discover ancient 'hangover prevention' ring
Post by: Chuck the Grey on November 19, 2021, 03:07:13 AM
By coincidence, National Public Radio (NPR) had a story about the discovery of the ring and interviewed an author, Shaughnessy Bishop-Stall, who wrote a book titled Hungover: The Morning After and One Man's Quest for the Cure. Mr. Bishop-Stall imbibed in the appropriate beverages, in the name of science, and then tried various cures for the hangover. Alas, none seemed to work. he did indicate that he was willing to test the efficacy of an amethyst ring as a cure, again in the interest of science.

Perhaps a joint venture is in order.  :D
Title: Re: Archaeologists discover ancient 'hangover prevention' ring
Post by: Imperial Dave on November 19, 2021, 07:31:12 AM
always in the interest od science..... 8)
Title: Re: Archaeologists discover ancient 'hangover prevention' ring
Post by: Anton on November 19, 2021, 09:16:02 AM
I've had a formal response, the lady in question will wear the ring and report back.  Alas, she is a 2 glasses of wine maximum drinker.  I fear our data will not be reliable for those of us with a thirstier appetite.
Title: Re: Archaeologists discover ancient 'hangover prevention' ring
Post by: Imperial Dave on November 19, 2021, 09:23:00 AM
head down to your local park with 2 x 4-packs of Special Brew and ask if anyone is willing to do some research
Title: Re: Archaeologists discover ancient 'hangover prevention' ring
Post by: Anton on November 19, 2021, 01:33:14 PM
I'm not allowed out with it apparently.  Cannot think why.