Good morning. ☕☕☕

29 June 2025

Do you remember the school-based polio vaccination push between 1961 and 1964? The entire student body received the vaccine right there at school—memorable, in part, because it was delivered on sugar cubes. I still recall that vividly. Nothing wrong with a free sugar cube. I don’t remember anyone complaining about the vaccine, though that doesn’t mean it didn’t happen. I was still a child, and all my news came secondhand. But like today, there was political friction around vaccine safety. In 1955, about 120,000 doses were contaminated—causing roughly 40,000 mild polio cases, 56 instances of paralysis, and five deaths. The event, known as the Cutter Incident, was a sobering reminder of the delicate balance between urgency and safety. Still, polio was eventually eradicated in the United States.

“If you want to save your child from polio, you can pray or you can inoculate... Try science.” — Carl Sagan

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Friends, spread Ukrainian art, maybe someone will find a decoration for their soul✨️

A Gerdan is a traditional beaded chest ornament with a long history in Ukrainian culture.💙💛
It was worn by both men and women, and was not only an element of clothing, but also a powerful amulet.

This necklaces in the photo is a vivid example of how tradition can be incredibly relevant and stylish!

You can order on Etsy or DM, shipping worldwide!✈️

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