Hey, remember that whole swine flu scare? Just Kidding - Its actually less fatal than seasonal flu.

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This brings a smile to my face.

This story talks about how the swine flu is no worse and it may even be less deadly than the regular seasonal flu.

Once again media spin, public ignorance, and building anxiety caused us to get our panties in a bunch for no reason. Sorry folks, the end of the world pandemic will have to wait till next year.

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