AIR Vents (37-6)
Exhalations from our readers
Capsule Account
Dr. Nyack's experience (as expressed in his letter to you) was not unique. I, too, removed a time capsule from a patient on whom I was performing an appendectomy. In this case, too, the operation was performed on a patient who was born in Philadelphia during the 1930's. Dr. Nyack declined to speculate as to the the circumstances under which the capsule found its way into the patient. Myself, I am curious as to whether it was done in connection with some sort of municipal celebration.
The Dilemma of Einstein's Hair
More than three (3) years of effort were expended growing my beard in the shape of Albert Einstein. I cannot comprehend why you continue to decline to publish a photograph of it.
A new view is enclosed, showing a side of Einstein which few were privileged to see. Please send me a complimentary copy of the issue in which you print it.
Flaky Results
Professor Pkuckch writes ("High Temperature Snowflakes") that no one has yet determined whether no two snowflakes taste alike. Please be advised that my group has published extensively on the subject and that, to the best of our knowledge she is correct.
Uncool Customer
I am disappointed in you for printing Dr. Bezzel's article ("The Optimal Buying Temperature"). I am appalled that our society wastes so much money and other resources doing research on foolish questions such as "the relationship between ambient store temperature and the amount of money shoppers spend." I hope your sense of social responsibility will cause you to be more discriminating in selecting articles in the future.
Hepatitus in Perspective
Contrary to what Robert Conhubert remembers (as expressed in his letter to you), my severe case of hepatitus A in 1972 was an unimportant side consequence of my colourful and rather embarrassing first contact with my wife at a meeting of the Squid Axon Club. I prefer to think that my marriage was brought on by fate, rather than by the eating of a bad clam.
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