The Earth has been spinning faster lately

Scientists around the world have noted that the Earth has been spinning on its axis faster lately—the fastest ever recorded. Several scientists have spoken to the press about the unusual phenomenon, with some pointing out that this past year saw some of the shortest days ever recorded.
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Over 100 Scientists, Doctors, & Leading Authorities Call For Increased Vitamin D Use To Combat COVID-19

Scientific evidence indicates vitamin D reduces infections & deaths


we call for immediate widespread increased vitamin D intakes.

Vitamin D modulates thousands of genes and many aspects of immune function, both innate and adaptive. The scientific evidence1 shows that:
• Higher vitamin D blood levels are associated with lower rates of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
• Higher D levels are associated with lower risk of a severe case (hospitalization, ICU, or death).
• Intervention studies (including RCTs) indicate that vitamin D can be a very effective treatment.
• Many papers reveal several biological mechanisms by which vitamin D influences COVID-19.
• Causal inference modelling, Hill’s criteria, the intervention studies & the biological mechanisms indicate that vitamin D’s influence on COVID-19 is very likely causal, not just correlation.


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Op-Ed: Don't Let COVID-19 Patients Die With Vitamin D Deficiency
— We can't wait for perfect evidence

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Multiple waterspouts swirling at once

Love’s contradictions: Catullus on the agony of infatuation

How is it possible, in terms of logic or emotion, to feel both hate and love towards the same person at the same time?

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