But most of those people had taken courses in the history of math or physics, which aim to cover important advancements whether or not undergrads study the topics. It wasn't until I was doing the reading for a different school's course that her name came up.

I disagree. I learned about her in a history of science course and surprised nearly all of my math and physics acquaintances (I majored in math and minored in physics, so we're talking a pretty big sample size).

That case is so infuriating— the corporation acted like they were doing an act of charity by hiring poor immigrants with a predisposition to illness, too. The whole thing is fucking disgusting.

I agree that the radium girls weren't the best example, but I would argue that it was a fashion trend.

Right! How do we know she was commando? Did someone check?

I don't get it. If you assumed she was wearing a bra anyway, why do you care?

Maybe they're titillating for other people like him- who get off on discomfort.

I am all about gay sex. I engage in it fairly regularly and I think about it quite a bit, BUT NOT AS MUCH AS THESE PEOPLE. Seriously, where do they find the time?

That is some next-level evil. Holy shit.

An acquaintance on nutmeg: "You know how nutmeg kind of smells like a tree? Well, it makes you a tree." He just sat in the corner and drank water for most of the weekend.

That is so perfect. The clips, the song, everything.

perfect reference.

Coleslaw's a fascist regime.

Oh, your degree is in mathematics, with a focus on modelling and disease spread? How would you like to sell insurance/computers/real estate? We feel that your programming background and extensive applied math experience will make you a great fit.

"Oh Christ, not again. Can't you just talk to her? It's not like this is helping me get any action."

I knew a "Drinkwine."

I really liked that book until I read the interview with the author in the back of my copy. That kind of killed it.

Dakota and Lakota are both languages—some dialects are mutually intelligible.

And I can be even more worldly later when I switch to vodka.

This case of beer is the cornerstone of achieving my whimsical moments of enlightenment.