Does adrenaline give you superhero strength? (video)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2019 — You’ve probably heard stories about mothers lifting cars to save their babies trapped underneath –– but are those just urban myths? This week on Reactions, we talk about “superhero strength” and the chemistry behind what’s possible: https://youtu.be/V6JlG0PGWEc.

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