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The evidence I've heard supporting the lab leak theory amounts to: The lab is located in the same city as the outbreak A few of the lab workers reported getting sick at around that time (during cold/flu season) There were some prior concerns about sloppy safety standards at the lab China did their best to cover up any possible blame All of which is weakly circumstantial. There's a strong element of scapegoating in those who support the lab leak theory, and their arguments tend to be heavily biased. For that reason I tend to scoff at the discussion, which leans decidedly to the sinophobic at times. There is still some debate over whether the COVID-19 has been genetically modified. I've seen at least one paper arguing that it was, and the subject is complex for a lay person like me. But it would seem there is no way to settle that scientifically without an extensive exploration of possible sources. The fact that the virus has natural sources in China explains why the lab could have collected samples from the region, so an accidental lab leak is not entirely out of the question. But the odds seem lower than for other explanations.

Sure, I feel sorry for the family. But this was an entirely self-inflicted wound. He didn't play the odds well and paid the price.

Well then you probably won't like the Darwin Awards. I suppose it's a type of dark humor.

Well that's Trump in a nutshell.

Sounds like something The Onion would come up with.

OnlyFans will no longer suck or blow. Not sure what good a fan is if it won't move air around.

Our state (Washington) just set a new hospitalization record for COVID-19 patients; higher even than last December/January. We're set to go into another mask mandate for indoor spaces starting next Monday. Washington Hospitals See Record Number of COVID-19 Patients Statewide updated mask order goes into effect Monday, Aug. 23 This is getting really old. 😷

Fecal Transplants May Reverse Brain Aging in Mice I'm all for reversing cognitive decline but I'm not sure I fancy going in for a fecal transplant. 🐭

'Version 2.0' of COVID-19 vaccine quickly kicks immune system into high gear Anti-vaxxer version: the horror, the horror...

Now it's just 30 years away... Why Nuclear Fusion Is Always 30 Years Away

I found a site that sells (novelty) tin foil hats, complete with an E/M reflecting mylar cover, felt lining, and an elastic strap. I should wear one when I go in for a booster shot, just for the effect.

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They are already up to the Lambda variant, so it might not even be a year. Reportedly they are considering using Constellation names next. Ready for the Andromeda Strain? 😈