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Bologna: The Meat That Sounds Like a Lie
There are foods we celebrate because they represent the pinnacle of human culinary achievement. There is chocolate. There is pizza. There is a perfectly cooked steak. Then there is bologna, the meat that looks like a giant pink hockey puck. … Continue reading
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Why Your Skin Is Not a Canvas: What Science Really Says About Tattoos, the Immune System and Long-Term Risk
A good friend of mine recently announced his intention to get a sleeve tattoo later this year, a full, vibrant mural on his arm. As an admirer of art, I can appreciate the creativity and the impulse, but I’ve always … Continue reading
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Tagged art, biology, body art, cancer, immune system, inflammation, ink, minimalism, science, tattoo
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