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The first vaccine side effect was “feeling smug.” Which still happens, honestly.

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There is no record of a first vaccine side effect being feeling smug. Edward Jenner's smallpox vaccine in 1796 is often called the first, and common side effects are things like soreness.

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Evolution was briefly canceled because it “hurt feelings.” Nature reinstated it immediately.The first time someone discovered bacteria, they immediately blamed them for everything. Which is still science’s favorite scapegoat.The first microscope discovered eyelashes up close and called them “tiny brooms.” Beauty science is brutal.Bees were once used as tiny weather sensors. Which explains why they’re always busy and mildly stressed.The Earth rotates at roughly 1,600 km/h at the equator. You’re moving very fast while sitting very still.The first rule of thermodynamics was originally “energy doesn’t disappear, it just changes outfits.” Physics is fashion-forward.See all Nerds Gone Wild facts →

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