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[–] adespoton@lemmy.ca 13 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Who thought to name it Epstein-Barr?

[–] Davel23@fedia.io 53 points 23 hours ago (2 children)

Probably Doctors Epstein and Barr.

[–] Kommeavsted@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 5 hours ago

Dr Epstein went on to invent the Epstein drive in the early 23rd century.

[–] Goodlucksil@lemmy.dbzer0.com 15 points 19 hours ago

Anthony Epstein and Yvonne Barr, more specifically

[–] Catoblepas@piefed.blahaj.zone 21 points 22 hours ago

It’s been called that since the 60s. Epstein is also just a last name.

[–] catdog@lemmy.ml 15 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] DrSleepless@lemmy.world 4 points 23 hours ago

Congrats you win the internet today!

Thanks for the laugh