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Science and Nature Quiz for 2 June 2021

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Question 1: According to ancient sources, the principal ingredient of absinthe was sometimes used medically to do what?

A
Mask distasteful flavours in medicines
B
Anaesthetise patients for surgery
C
Expel intestinal worms
D
Hasten contractions for childbirth