Thu. 07/29 - Kids Are Using Soda To Fake Positive COVID Tests
Jul 29, 2021•16 min
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Episode description
Why it could take you months to get a new sofa. Kids are trying to get out of class by using soda to fake positive COVID tests. And how to reinvigorate your health with a “microadventure.”
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Links:
- The reason there's a furniture shortage (sorry, couch and table buyers). (Slate)
- COVID-19: kids are using soft drinks to fake positive tests – I've worked out the science and how to spot it (The Conversation)
- Who Needs the Grand Canyon? Try a Microadventure. (NY Times)
- Kottke.Org
- Jackson Bird on Twitter
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