I’m an MD and I have to say diagnosis is mostly pattern recognition and treatment is pretty algorithmic. The stakes are certainly higher than those for most coders or engineers but I think the intellectual demand is lower in most cases.

I assumed that too when they first came out in the 1990s. Then I read the label and realized they were made of polyacrylates, which are most certainly not dissolvable in water. I remember thinking, ‘shit, these are going to end up in the ocean! How is this legal?’ I never bought them myself but I guess I should have…

I’m so interested in this. My forehead and angry 11s are really starting to bug me. But when is a good age to start? I’m 37 which seems pretty ripe? On the other hand some lady at the bank told me I had great skin yesterday (/humblebrag), does this mean I’m paranoid and I should leave my face alone before I screw it…

We gave our kids my husband’s last name, and I picked first names from my ethnic background. They have middle names from his ethnic background, which they can use as first names when we visit his home country.

Israeli military has been integrated for a long time. They seem to manage fine. Perhaps we could study the social structure of their military if we need a new model.

Five year olds have a broad range of artistic talent just like people of any other age. I don’t think this is out of bounds for a five year old at all. That said, Tracy knows her own five year old and if she says this isn’t typical then that’s what’s suspicious. But just looking at the drawing doesn’t make me think an…

Look for the dilated pupils. Those are the giveaway.