Sixty and Me reviews five historical novels and nonfiction titles, from Tudor England and Australia to wartime Paris and the economics of conflict.
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Martha Lillard, Last US Polio Patient Using Iron Lung, Dies At 78 In Oklahoma
Martha Lillard, the last US polio patient to use an iron lung, passed away at age 78 in Oklahoma. Her death marks the end of an era in polio treatment history.
Ancient DNA reveals plague was already killing humans 5,500 years ago
Genetic analysis confirms that plague was affecting humans around 5,500 years ago, reshaping understanding of early disease impacts on ancient populations.
A Warsaw police officer with experimental body armour in 1921.
In 1921, a Warsaw police officer was documented wearing experimental body armor, marking an early attempt at protective gear for law enforcement.
Hollywood Loves the Weather, but It Still Hates Weathermen
An analysis of Hollywood’s portrayal of weather and weathermen, highlighting the contrast between cinematic stereotypes and real-world challenges.
