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You drink this insecticide every day. #shorts #science #SciShow

There’s an insecticide out there that makes insects hyperactive, gives them tremors, and can be fatal. And you probably drink it every day! Turns out the secret ingredient that keeps you focused and alert…. is also toxic to certain bugs.

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