The juicy phrase “corruption in sumo wrestling” seems doubly delicious when you see it in the title of an economics research report…. So begins this week’s Improbable Research column in The Guardian. Read it here.
Pimple on Frankenstein
It is time, once again, to celebrate one of academia’s most memorable courses: “Frankenstein in America: Science, Technology, and Values in the United States,” American Studies Program, Indiana University (1997). A202, Section 0343, Spring 1997 Kenneth D. Pimple, Ph.D. Tuesday-Thursday 8:00-9:15 am, Ballantine Hall 333 Description The name “Frankenstein” evokes the very clear image of […]
Modest Discovery About Piercing
Having in recent days saluted Doctor Nurse, Doctor Student, and Doctor Modest, we now salute a Modest discovery about piercing and lactation. And a special salute to the modest doctor who made the discovery.
World Toilet Summit
A reminder: next month the World Toilet Summit will convene in Beijing. It’s a three-day affari, on November 17-19, held under the auspices of the World Toilet Organization. Last year’s event proved to be photogenic. (You may want to start a toilet association in your area. If so, the WTO is willing and eager to […]