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Letter: Letter: Balls of fire

Published 24 November 1990

From NICK BEARD

In a magazine I recently discovered a catalogue of goodies available
from the Science Museum. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that among
the available wares are Shou King – Balls of Eternal Health. These are steel
balls, around 1.5 inches in diameter, embossed with dragon patterns. I quote
the catalogue: ‘By holding them in your hand they stimulate acupuncture
points resulting in an increase in the flow of energy and blood. This can
increase concentration and lower fatigue’. This is just a load of Shou.

Nick Beard London

Issue no. 1744 published 24 November 1990

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