https://xkcd.com/2929

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While it seemed like a fun prank at the time, I realize my prank fire extinguishers full of leaded gasoline were a mistake.

  • @mightyfoolish
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    78 months ago

    If anyone else is also curious on why “putting mold on infections” is more good than crumple zones:

    They [molds] also play important roles in biotechnology and food science in the production of various pigments, foods, beverages, antibiotics, pharmaceuticals and enzymes. - Wikipedia

    • @grue
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      8 months ago

      My beef with the placement of that item is that it isn’t even further down the “actually a good idea” axis. Penicillin – perhaps the most important medical innovation of the 20th century – rated less “actually good” than mere laser eye surgery and fecal transplants?! C’mon, Randall!