Japan’s Forgotten Kamikaze Diver Unit.
How U.S. schools proved Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine was safe. In 1954, 1.3 million kids participated in a nationwide test that helped end one of the 20th century’s scariest threats.
The hilariously practical reason why He-Man has a giant green tiger.
Fungus full of psychedelic drugs could cause Indiana Brood X cicadas' butts to fall off. Yes, that'sd the actual headline. (via Fark)
The Bizarre History of Head Transplants. Warning: disturbing. (via Damn Interesting)
2,000-year-old skeleton identified as senior Roman soldier on Vesuvius rescue mission. (via Strange Company)
In 1950, Muriel Howorth staged a ballet/pantomime production based on atoms.
In related news, here are the winners of this year’s Dance Your Ph.D. competition.
Anti-trans bills purport to address “fairness” in sports. But sports have never been fair. (via Digg)
A blast from the past (2015): Women in Medicine: 5 Firsts in Their Nations.
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