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as bone loss. Historical proof exists that dentists had drills and extractions were performed. We can only imagine how excru- ciating the pain must have been without the use of modern-day anesthetics.
How about a shout out to Dr. Long, and a special Doctors’ Day wish?
Things that make you go, “Hmmm.”
Researchers at China’s Nanjing University, reports the New York Post, found that people suffering from irritable bowel disease have 50% more microplastics in their stool than those without the condition. The findings show correlation, but not causation, but the study does hint at a link. According to one estimate, humans ingest a credit card’s worth of plastic a week.—What’s in your stomach?—Editor.
Have kids who love to pillow fight? Well, pillow fighting has now reached the level of pay-per-view TV. Pillow Fight Championship of Florida will attempt to counteract the vio- lence of boxing and MMA with combatants armed with nylon queen-size pillows. League CEO, Steve Williams says it’s not to be laughed at and is “serious, hardcore swinging with spe- cialized pillows.”—The Week.
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to:
David Lubin, MD Dajalu@aol.com
Spiral Corn Typewriter Corn
With warmer weather ahead, we’re all going to start grilling more. One of the Lubins’ favorites is to grill corn-on-the-cob, but Dr. and Mrs. Lubin have a dispute on the proper way to eat the corn. One says in a “spiral” fashion, and the other “type- writer” style. Without divulging who prefers which method, send Dr. Lubin your preference for this informal “corny” survey. Email it to him at dajalu@aol.com. We’ll let you know survey results and the Lubin preferences in the Fall Issue.
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