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It is another drug that is just as dangerous as “meth”.
It is one of the ingredients used in the artificial sweetener Equal.
It provides evidence of extraterrestrial life.
It is used in an over-the-counter medicine to help alleviate nasal congestion.
The (S) enantiomer of the drug caused birth defects.
The (R) enantiomer of the drug caused brain damage.
The US government redirected their attention to space exploration.
Both enantiomers of the drug caused birth defects.
The universe is most likely expanding
Natural amino acids are D-amino acids
Homochirality originated on Earth
The origins of homochirality might be extraterrestrial
R
S
Blue = R; Red = S
Blue = R; Red = R
Blue = S; Red = S
Blue = S; Red = R