THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

“The pessimist is the man who believes things couldn’t possibly be worse, to which the optimist replies: ‘Oh yes they could!’”

— Vladimir Bukovsky

BIRTHDAYS:

1514 Andreas Vesalius, Flemish anatomist, physician, and author widely regarded as the founder of modern human anatomy for his pioneering emphasis on empirical dissection of human cadavers, accurate illustrations, and systematic correction of ancient anatomical errors, most notably through his landmark publication De humani corporis fabrica libri septem in 1543.

1573 Giulio Cesare Monteverdi, Italian organist and composer (Deh chi tace il bel pensero), baptized in Cremona, Italy. “Deh, chi tace il bel pensero”

MISCELLANEOUS:

MIND BOGGLING. SpaceX shatters its rocket launch record yet again — 163 orbital flights in 2025

REMINDER:

In the future, before locking things down again (including free speech and the freedom to assemble), the authorities might want to reacquaint themselves with the following:

Nuremberg Code

Disease Mitigation Measures in the Control of Pandemic Influenza

Great Barrington declaration