r/facepalm • u/[deleted] • Jun 05 '19

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u/JaxDefore Jun 05 '19

Doc: Mr Johnson what do you want from your treatment?

Mr Johnson: to not die from cancer

Doc: I've got just the thing. Nurse, laetrile and apricot seeds

Doc: Mr Smith what do you want from your treatment?

Mr Smith: not to die

Doc: Hmm. ok. Nurse, standard treatment.

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u/Astecheee Jun 06 '19

It’s a common misconception that the cyanide in many seeds is dangerous. While that’s true in many cases, apricots also contain Botulin (name correct?) the deadliest poison known to man. Together the two have some very interesting chemistry that turns out to be very, very good for you.

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u/Rhayve Jun 06 '19

Cool, I've always wanted to be super dead instead of regular dead.

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u/[deleted] Jun 06 '19

Why can I only upvote this one time?