Mankind has long believed that our scientific prowess will enable us to learn all the mysteries of the universe, and protect ourselves from an hostile Nature. \u00c2\u00a0Look at all the astounding medical advances of the last century. \u00c2\u00a0Man and his science can conquer anything. \u00c2\u00a0Who needs God? \u00c2\u00a0As it happens, we might just be running up against the wall, just maybe Nature has some things to teach us, mainly humility. \u00c2\u00a0This article from the latest issue of Scientific American is alarming to say the least. \u00c2\u00a0When it comes down to it, the only defense hospitals have against the latest generation of resistant organisms is extreme cleanliness. \u00c2\u00a0We should keep in mind when traveling that cleanliness is vital, washing our hands and cleaning surfaces we must touch, etc. \u00c2\u00a0(You must have wondered what this post had to do with traveling, one of the topics of this blog.) \u00c2\u00a0Read this.<\/p>\n
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