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Does Peeing on a Jellyfish Sting Make it Stop Hurting?

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Does Peeing on a Jellyfish Sting Make it Stop Hurting?

Season 4 Episode 14 | 4m 55s | CC

Sure, jellyfish look pretty serene, but we all know the evils that come from a run-in with those tentacles. You’ve probably heard the rumor that peeing on a jellyfish sting can make the pain go away, but does this icky old wives tale stand up to science?

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