Marchipelago 29.02, 41 A.B.
The modern hypodermic needle was invented
in 1853 by a French
surgeon named Charles-Gabriel Pravaz.
Scientists are now working on less painful alternatives.
Among the most promising: An array of microneedles
smaller than
a postage stamp which would be applied
like a skin patch.
Because the microneedles only penetrate
the outermost layer of
our skin, virtually no pain would be felt
at all.
Added bonus: medicines would be delivered
slowly over time
rather than all at once in one massive
dose.
Unanticipated spinoff: The idea for these microentries.
That is to say, this series of small, barely
noticeable pricks to your
mind in place of the usual one big painful
jab.
Enjoy.
Just don't try to operate heavy machinery
while under their
influence....
