We know of the winged horse, Pegasus, from Greek mythology, but did you know he had a brother? His name was Chrysaor, and he seemed so unremarkable that the Ancient Greeks would forget if he was a sword-wielding giant or a winged boar. He is one of many lesser-known siblings to mythology’s greatest heroes and gods covered in this article, doomed to being reduced to little more than an offhand mention in their siblings’ exploits.
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Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
