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Paul Alexander ‘Polio Paul’ Who Lived In Iron Lung For 70 Years, Dies At 78

Paul Alexander died on March 11 at the age of 78. His death comes shortly after he contracted COVID-19. Alexander…

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‘Polio Paul’ The Man Who’s Lived In An Iron Lung For 70 Years Rushed To Hospital

Paul Alexander is a living testament to a period when the global populace was gripped by trepidation over the pervasive…

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Meet ‘Polio Paul’ One Of The Last Men Left With An Iron Lung

A man from Texas dubbed Polio Paul is one of the last men left with an iron lung after contracting…

3 years ago

73-Year-Old Martha Is One Of The Last Relying On Iron Lung From Polio Epidemic

Starting in 1916, polio hung dangerous in the summer air, gaining particular traction in the 1940s and ‘50s. It was…

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Candy Land Gave Paralyzed Children the Ability to Move In 1950s Polio Wards

Different games require different levels of involvement. This remains true for just about any fun way to pass the time.…

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Alan Alda Talks About His Experience Having Polio As A Kid

Recently, M*A*S*H star Alan Alda talked to AARP Magazine. He spoke about how he's been doing during the coronavirus pandemic…

4 years ago

CDC Confirms Reports Of 116 Cases Of Polio-Like Illness Across 31 States

An unknown illness that resembled polio began making its way through children in the United States just last month. The…

5 years ago

‘Airwolf’ Cast Then And Now 2024

UPDATED 8/21/2024 A new kind of weapon. A new kind of hero. Who didn’t dream of flying the supersonic, high-tech…

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Paul Alexander’s Final Days: The Man Who Lived In An Iron Lung His Whole Life

Paul Alexander lived most of his life in an iron lung after contracting polio in the ‘50s. Sadly, he was…

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80-Year-Old Joni Mitchell Makes Debut Grammy Award Ceremony Performance

The 2024 Grammy Awards ceremony was marked by many unforgettable moments, showcasing music legends such as Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder,…

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Joni Mitchell’s Long-Held Secret Was Exposed By A Newspaper In 1995

Joni Mitchell is arguably one of the most influential singer-songwriters from the ‘60s, with a resounding influence on the music…

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Greatest Toys From The ’70s No Kids Would Appreciate Today And Why

Grow up in just the right era, and no one would change their childhood for anything. It's not unreasonable to…

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