Study Debunks Full-Moon Injury Beliefs

Jul 31, 2007 By WILLIAM J. KOLE, Associated Press Writer

(AP) -- Ever whacked your thumb with a hammer, or wrenched your back after lifting a heavy box, and blamed the full moon? It's a popular notion, but there's no cosmic connection, Austrian government researchers said Tuesday.



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