Here’s How Popular Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers Keep You Feeling Awesome

For most of us, our relationship with pain relievers like Ibuprofen or Aspirin begin and end at curing a malady. But the science behind that cure — even the pain that you’re trying to get rid of — is a fascinating story in its own right. Now, with a little animated help from Augenblick Studios (who brought you such classics as Superjail!), that story can be told in about four minutes.

(via Gizmodo)

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