World War I: The Birth of Plastic Surgery and Modern Anaesthesia
The metrics from World War I are horrific. In all, there were 37m military and civilian casualties – 16m dead and 21m wounded. Never before […]
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Taboos Around Menstruation are Leading to a Growing Environmental Crisis in India
Taboos around menstruation and notions of dirt and shame are leading India’s consumers and waste pickers to contribute to a growing environmental crisis. The country […]