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		Will a Nicotine Patch Make You Smarter? (2014) (scientificamerican.com)
		1 point by pmelendez on May 25, 2015 \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 1 comment

shakycode on May 25, 2015 [–]

I'm not sure if it will make you smarter, but I find that nicotine really helps to keep me focused when I'm working on tough problems. Unfortunately I smoke, but am considering getting on the patch.

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