truth serum

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As the YouTube hit demonstrates, hot sauce isn’t just for daredevils and masochists: It’s a truth serum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

“If opening day was today, he would certainly be running out there in center, which I know he loves. I think if you put truth serum in him, that’s what he’d want to do, regardless.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2023

Though occasionally used in court, forensic hypnosis was no truth serum.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2023

Give fans truth serum now, and they might be more concerned about whether the Commanders will sign wide receiver Terry McLaurin to a long-term deal than about Young’s progress.

From Washington Post • Jun. 2, 2022

Together we walk into the room where Tobias and I were once interrogated under the influence of truth serum.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth