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clock-iconPUBLISHEDJanuary 3, 2015

Why Do Paper Cuts Hurt So Much?

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When people say paper cuts are the worst pain in the world, they might be slightly exaggerating - but why do such tiny cuts actually hurt that much? 

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ORIGINALLY PUBLISHEDJanuary 3, 2015

Written by Danielle Andrew

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