Alien Dinner Conversation - Why Do Paper Cuts Hurt So Much?

from The Alien Among You · host Luc Boutin

You are opening your mail, the last part of your life that refuses to turn digital. As a kid, it was fun but it's a different story as an adult. As you get through this chore, you accidently give yourself a dreaded papercut - UGH! Why do they hurt so much?!?Your inner Alien kicks in you and you need to know - Why do paper cuts hurt so much? Is there an explanation for this?In this short-form episode, we will answer this very question and we hope it will make for great alien dinner conversation!Enjoy!-The Alien Among YouIf you have any comments, questions, constructive criticisms or suggestions for future episodes, send us an email at [email protected]. Thanks!

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You are opening your mail, the last part of your life that refuses to turn digital. As a kid, it was fun but it's a different story as an adult. As you get through this chore, you accidently give yourself a dreaded papercut - UGH! Why do they hurt so much?!? Your inner Alien kicks in you and you need to know - Why do paper cuts hurt so much? Is there an explanation for this? In this short-form episode, we will answer this very question and we hope it will make for great alien dinner conversat...