Almanac of Absurdities for Aug 26, 2010

In a time of employment troubles for talented people, It's worthy to note that on this day in 1498, Michelangelo got a job. He was commissioned to carve the Pieta by a wealthy French Bishop. It's Albert Sabin's Birthday. He created the oral version of Salk's Polio Vaccine, and saved a generation of baby boomers from the heartbreaking disease. It's Women's Equality day. Most men would be lucky to be equal to most women