In Germany (and other parts of Europe) there are brass plaques set in the sidewalks in front of the former homes of people who fell victim to German Nazism.
Health Benefits of Cranberry Juice
There has recently been a strong level of interest associated with the consumption of cranberry juice. The cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is very rich source of polyphenols that are associated with antiviral, antibacterial, antimutagenic, anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Cranberry juice is no ordinary drink simply because of all the phytochemical content available in the fruit. The bioactive components of cranberry juice is unlike those of other berries. In cranberries there is an abundance of “A-type proanthocyanidins” (PACs) as opposed to the “B-type” PACs that are rich in most other varieties of fruit. Standard levels of research has been conducted to
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People often hallucinate after losing a loved one…
People often hallucinate after losing a loved one or pet, they’re called “Grief Hallucinations”. One study found over 80% of elderly patients experience hallucinations of their departed spouse one month after their passing.
To get women to smoke cigarettes in the 1920s…
To get women to smoke cigarettes in the 1920s, tobacco companies devised a campaign of equating cigarettes as “torches of freedom.” The campaign helped women smoking jump from 5% in 1923 to 18.1% in 1935.
In 2011, Serena Williams responded to an unannounced…
In 2011, Serena Williams responded to an unannounced drug test by locking herself in her panic room and calling 911. In the years since, bizarre on court behavior and marked physical changes have increased speculation of steroid use.
In 2010, China had a recurring traffic jam involving…
In 2010, China had a recurring traffic jam involving thousands of cars that lasted for more than ten days. Many drivers were able to move their vehicles only 1 km (0.6 mi) per day, and some drivers reported being stuck in the traffic jam for five days.
The stated sunscreen SPF values are correct only if…
The stated sunscreen SPF values are correct only if 2 μL of sunscreen is applied per square cm of exposed skin. This translates into about 28 mL (1 oz) to cover the whole body of an adult male, which is much more than many people use in practice.
Interesting Facts About Muhammad Ali
While his fame let him to be known as Muhammad Ali, he was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. in the city of Louisville, Kentucky. As a child, Clay grew up in a middle-class black neighbourhood with both of his parents working for wealthy families. His father a sign painter and his mother being a cook and cleaner, part-time. However, Kentucky laws were currently enforcing a “code of racial segregation” towards black people, limiting them from the use of many public facilities which should have been accessible by both whites and blacks. Due to both these indignities along with other national
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When a British captive officer challenged french…
When a British captive officer challenged french Navy officer Surcouf with the words “You French fight for money while we fight for honor”, Surcouf replied “Each of us fights for what he lacks most”.
The Soviet Union could have vetoed the Korean War…
The Soviet Union could have vetoed the Korean War, but did not. Their delegates were boycotting the UN over a separate issue when the resolution was proposed.