tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461845.post8027282331236213502..comments2023-05-26T09:19:59.254-04:00Comments on Simon and Ivan: The Realm of PossibilitySimon and Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936091308868508456noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461845.post-43207931332837262562009-04-16T20:15:00.000-04:002009-04-16T20:15:00.000-04:00If the only thing I leave behind when I die is the...If the only thing I leave behind when I die is the word "schistosomiasis" in the vocabulary of everyone who knew me, I will be content.Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433821407254768275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461845.post-91849589280390909772009-04-16T14:25:00.000-04:002009-04-16T14:25:00.000-04:00Would you include the Pacific Ocean in local water...Would you include the Pacific Ocean in local water supply? I suppose not since it's salt water... but I always feel like you could catch something around Venice.Ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14824505051309661375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461845.post-54116886436025716212009-04-16T14:01:00.000-04:002009-04-16T14:01:00.000-04:00Schistosomiasis - sounds like it should be onomato...Schistosomiasis - sounds like it should be onomatopoetic. Shame that it is not so. Also within the realm of possibility are other wonderful diseases like lymphatic filariasis (better known as elephantiasis). <br /><br />The only diseases worth having are massively polysyllabic, which, curiously enough, are also the ones best avoided.<br /><br />So - always wear your shoes when outside, don't wade, wash or swim in the local water supply, and avoid undercooked foods.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com