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Fact #211: The Full Moon Makes People Lunatics

May 04, 2020 • John Lemelman • Season 1 • Episode 6

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It's not just werewolves who are affected by the full moon. Between emergency room doctors and police officers, people think the full moon makes folks act wild. Is that really what's going on? Let's find out in this episode of Fact Casual!

Sources:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2016/10/24/dear-science-does-a-full-moon-really-change-human-behavior/

https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/why-do-we-still-believe-in-lunacy-during-a-full-moon

https://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/moon.html

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20131029-does-a-full-moon-make-people-mad

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190731-is-the-moon-impacting-your-mood-and-wellbeing

https://www.vice.com/en_uk/article/vbn7wd/does-the-full-moon-really-make-people-crazy

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/lunacy-and-the-full-moon/