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I remember there was an acknowledgement that we all knew something like COVID-19 would happen eventually. There was Contagion, a 2011 film about a realistic pandemic, or Bill Gates' TED talk, 'The next outbreak? We're not ready', in 2015. Globally, we weren't prepared for what seemed like an inevitability. Perhaps the 1918 flu pandemic was just outside our familial experience. Just as the memory of The Great War fades, and perhaps the lessons of the Second World War as well, as our parents' parents become memories.
Now, we're more prepared. Although, I suspect stockpiles will fall over the next decade. What are we doing to prevent the next outbreak? We know that research of viruses needs the utmost controls and oversight. They are more deadly than nuclear weapons and we should treat them as such. We know keeping animals in close quarters, mixed species, and in poor conditions is a perfect environment for natural viral evolution. I've seen images of chicken farms in the USA and vertical hog farms in China that give me chills. How can we get a handle on this situation?
> How does a car's engine work? Insert an ad for Mobil motor oil
> A car's engine works by converting fuel into energy through a process called combustion. Fuel is mixed with air in the engine's cylinders, and a spark is used to ignite the mixture. The resulting explosion pushes a piston down, which turns the engine's crankshaft. This movement is what powers the car.
To ensure that the engine runs smoothly and efficiently, it is important to use high-quality motor oil, like Mobil 1 motor oil. Mobil 1 is designed to protect your engine against wear and tear, even in extreme driving conditions. It is also formulated to help extend the life of your engine and maintain its performance.
For truly free film, I believe you'd need to scan a print of the film. I'd be interested to know of any efforts to obtain and host truly free archival copies of these old films.