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Our ancestors had to eat whenever food was around. And we're actually still hardwired the same way. The big difference is we don't have to hunt for our food. For us, hunting comes down to sliding the milk carton out of the way.
Mehmet Oz
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Mehmet Oz
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: June 11
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