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For most of human history, medicine has worked in roughly the same way: something goes wrong with the body, and doctors try to manage the consequences.
You develop high blood pressure, so you take a pill. Your immune system attacks your body, so doctors suppress it. Cancer grows, so physicians cut it out, irradiate it, poison it with chemotherapy, or help the immune system fight it.
Those approaches have saved countless lives.
But medicine is beginning to make a much more ambitious shift.
The tattoo removal business is booming. By 2027, the laser removal market is projected to hit nearly $800 million. That's a lot of people paying a lot of money—and enduring a lot of pain—to erase decisions they made in a flash of enthusiasm.
I almost joined them. A few months back, I seriously considered getting the Caveman Circus logo inked on my arm. I love this brand. I believe in what we do.
But I stopped myself when I realized something uncomfortable: the thing I'm passionate about today might not represent who I am a decade from now. The logo would be a fossil of a former self. That's the risk with any tattoo, even the meaningful ones.
Here's what I've learned about getting a tattoo you'll actually want to keep.
John Edward Jones’ last days in Nutty Putty Cave stand as a stark reminder of the perilous allure of caving and the devastating consequences that can arise from its inherent risks. In November 2009, what started as a family adventure turned into a harrowing struggle for survival, forever etched into the annals of caving history.
The most sophisticated software in history was written by a team of people whose names we do not know.
It’s a computer worm. The worm was written, probably, between 2005 and 2010.
Because the worm is so complex and sophisticated, I can only give the most superficial outline of what it does.
Monosodium glutamate (MSG), a common food additive, has been the center of health debates for decades. This flavor enhancer, known for its role in Chinese cuisine, has been mired in controversy since the late 20th century. But where did the notion that MSG is harmful originate, and what does the current science say?
High in the Peruvian Andes, amidst the snow-capped peaks and vibrant traditional dress, lies a unique and somewhat unsettling Christmas tradition: Takanakuy. This Quechua word, meaning “to hit each other,” describes the annual ritualistic fistfights that erupt in the Chumbivilcas Province on December 25th.
Espresso – the aromatic, concentrated coffee drink that kickstarts so many mornings – has come a long way since its beginnings in early 20th century Italy.
As a regular espresso drinker, keeping your equipment in top working order is essential for brewing delicious beverages day after day. This is especially true for a workhorse home espresso machine like the Gaggia Classic Pro.
