A note from the Kumamoto International Desk of Weird News: Kids put stuff in their mouths. There is a biophysiological reason for this: kids are much better at recovering from illness than us older folk, so getting sick a lot as a kid is a good thing - better than than later, as it allows the body to develop the antibodies required for healthy adulthood. Scientists also have it that this is where kissing comes from, and the habit of mothers chewing food and passing it on to their children. Recent reports suggest that parents cooping their children indoors during the pandemic may reduce their opportunities to confront viruses and develop immunity. Suggestion for our readers with young children: release them in the park and let them eat dirt. They will thank you for this later. - William