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Is it true that urine can relieve the pain caused by a jellyfish sting?

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Is it true that urine can relieve the pain caused by a jellyfish sting?

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Extremely doubtful. There’s no scientific reason I’m aware of that this should work. However, folklore has carried this tale forever. If there is any basis, it might be that urine is both acidic and saltier than fresh water, and thus is less likely to activate unfired nematocysts (the stinging cells) than fresh water would be.

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