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Revolution in the air: how laughing gas changed the world

Revolution in the air: how laughing gas changed the world

Since its discovery in the 18th century, nitrous oxide has gone from vaudeville gimmick to pioneering anaesthetic to modern party drug. By Mark Miodownik

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August 5, 202427m 47sExplicit

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Since its discovery in the 18th century, nitrous oxide has gone from vaudeville gimmick to pioneering anaesthetic to modern party drug. By Mark Miodownik. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/longreadpod">theguardian.com/longreadpod</a>

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Nitrous oxide (laughing gas)HospitalsHealthHealth &amp; wellbeingDrugsDrugs