8 Weird Hangover Cures From Around The World That Will Surprise You

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1. Hair Of The Dog, Many Cultures

This common (though not recommended by medical professionals) cure involves having a small alcoholic drink the next day. 

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2. Deep-Fried Spiders, Cambodia 

This adventurous dish is said to be a hangover cure in parts of Cambodia.  Spiders are deep-fried until crispy and are often served with a side of chili sauce for dipping. 

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French people swear by raw oysters to cure a hangover. Oysters are rich in zinc, which is an essential nutrient that can be depleted by alcohol. They are also high in protein, which can help to replenish electrolytes lost through dehydration.

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3. Raw Oysters, France  

This is a preventative measure rather than a cure. In Puerto Rico, some people rub a slice of lemon under their armpit before drinking alcohol. The idea is that the vitamin C and citric acid will somehow be absorbed and help prevent dehydration. 

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4. Lemon On Armpit, Puerto Rico 

Russians are known to swear by pickle juice for hangovers. The salty brine might replenish electrolytes lost due to dehydration. However, there's limited scientific evidence to support this claim.

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5. Pickle Juice, Russia 

6. Vodka Soaked Socks, Estonia  

This rather unusual Estonian remedy involves soaking socks in vodka overnight and then wearing them in the morning. The idea is that the alcohol vapours will be absorbed through the skin and somehow alleviate hangover symptoms. 

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This sweet treat is a popular hangover cure in Spain. The sugar in the churros can help to raise blood sugar levels, which can help to alleviate headaches.

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7. Churros & Chocolate, Spain 

This is a traditional Mongolian hangover cure. The eyeballs are boiled or steamed and then eaten.

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8. Pickled Sheep Eyeballs, Mongolia

Which of these weird cures have you tried?

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