Curmudgeon’s Observation
Published on September 30th, 2026
In the days before CPR, a drowning victim would be placed face down over a barrel and the barrel would be rolled back and forth in an effort to empty the lungs of water. It was rarely effective. If you were over a barrel, then and now, you are in deep trouble.
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