How Do the COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Work?

Plus, meet the only woman to ever win the Medal of Honor and nosh on some delightful Turkish delight.

It's the Weekend! The mumps vaccine was rolled out in 1967 in what is considered the fastest implementation in history. It took four years. The vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 is on a much, much faster track, for a few reasons. Join us as we investigate how two mRNA COVID-19 vaccines work.  Two COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Are Gamechangers Moderna and Pfizer both have achieved more than 90 percent efficacy in their mRNA COVID-19 vaccine trials. Does this mean an end to the pandemic is in sight? Read more >> 10 Things Lefties Do Better They're a small but mighty group, and they seem to be better at some things than their right-handed counterparts. Read more >> The Second Coming Has Been 'Imminent' for 2,000 Years Many Christians believe Jesus Christ will return to Earth to judge and rule over it; they refer to it as the Second Coming. So when, if ever, will it occur? Read more >> Dishing It Up: History of the Green Bean Casserole Those crunchy onions! That creamy mushroom soup! Green bean casserole's been around since 1955, but who thought it up? Read more >> Meet the Only Female Medal of Honor Recipient Mary Edwards Walker was a feminist and abolitionist; the first female Civil War surgeon; and she wore pants! Read more >> What's So Delightful About Turkish Delight? A favorite treat in British children's stories of the past, Turkish delight might be an unfamiliar taste to American readers. So, what is it like, and how do you make it? We get insight from the Culinary Institute of America. Read more >> Test Your Knowledge   If you've been reading our emails this week, you might get these questions right! Under international law, countries are prohibited from owning land within the Article Circle. (True/False) The Ring of Fire is home to roughly how much of the world's volcanic activity? a) 25% b) 50% c) 75% d) 97% Modern Paganism encompasses a wide variety of religious traditions and belief systems, including Greek and Roman practices, Wicca, and Druidism. (True/False) Andorra, the sixth-smallest nation in Europe, is the only country in the world ruled by two princes. (True/False) Worcestershire sauce almost didn't exist. What happy accident happened to the mixture that became this famous sauce? a) It caught fire b) It was stored in used whiskey barrels c) It was forgotten and fermented over time Check Your Answers Copyright © 2020 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1501 Main St Suite 101 Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list