Gross History
Where: The Society for the Advancement of Social Studies
110 Bedford Ave., Back Room, Brooklyn
Price: Free
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(Rescheduled from March) From bad hygiene to bad habits, we humans have a long history of being gross people. Come to SASS and give in to the gross with three lectures on:
The Gross History of Ambergris
Historic gastronomist Sarah Lohman regales us with the tales of a mysterious, sought-after substance that is thought to be puked up by Sperm Whales.
Gross Incompetence: Congress’ Response to the AIDS Epidemic
Bella Pori of the New York State Assembly teaches us how NOT to respond in a crisis.
Superfund USA: Hazardous Waste and Harmful Politics
Urban Historian Inna Guzenfeld discusses the history of the Superfund act and why cleanup remains complicated. Shout out to our friends in Greenpoint and Gowanus!
Drink specials throughout the night will make the evening more palatable.
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