Interesting Links for 08-08-2024

[andrewducker]

1. In 1997, the minimum age for women gymnasts was raised to 16. Some thought it would usher in a less competitive era. Instead, athletes of incredible skill and longevity emerged.

(tags:age sports women girls )

2. Republicans are pro-cancer

(tags:cancer republicans USA politics )

3. An injection every 6 months completely prevents HIV

(tags:aids hiv GoodNews )

4. On October 23rd 1911 400 guests sat down to the world's first 'Cold-Storage Banquet'

(tags:food temperature history )

5. What would a move to a Canadian-style pensions model for the UK's local government schemes look like?

(tags:pensions uk canada )

6. Worldcon arrives in Glasgow (I wish I could go. Hopefully next time around!)

(tags:conventions scifi glasgow )