In 1822, An Arrow Shot In Africa Landed In Northern Germany—A Biologist Tells The Story For centuries, scientists had the wrong idea about [+]what birds did to survive the winter. Then, in 1822, the truth revealed itself in a most fascinating way. getty By the 1800s, bow and arrow technology was quite sophisticated–the sturdiest recurve bows Read More…
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Frederick Jones’ mobile refrigeration unit invention
The History Page That fresh produce in your fridge? It’s there because of Frederick Jones’ mobile refrigeration unit, invented in 1938. Before that, transporting perishable food across the country was nearly impossible. Born in 1893, Jones left school in 8th grade but went on to earn an engineering license by age 20. His natural talent Read More…
LESSON OF LOVE TO GROW RICH WITH
A 92-year-old man, small, very proud, dressed and clean-shaven, with his hair perfectly combed, moves into a nursing home one morning at 8:00. His 70-year-old wife has recently passed away, forcing him to leave his home. After several hours of waiting in the nursing home lobby, he smiles kindly when we tell him his room Read More…
Prescription medication naltrexone is used to treat alcohol use disorder
Prescription drug Naltrexone Is Considered the highly potent ‘Ozempic for Alcohol’ Use Prescription medication naltrexone is used to treat alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder. The drug works by reducing cravings and the “buzz” associated with the use of alcohol. Naltrexone can help people cut back on how much alcohol they drink but is Read More…
Americans Began Drinking More During the Pandemic, and They Haven’t Stopped
A large new study shows that heavy drinking habits among adults in the U.S. have persisted beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers say drinking levels stabilized before the pandemic, spiked during initial lockdowns, and persisted through at least 2022, if not longer. Alcohol use is linked to over 200 diseases, injuries, and other health conditions, such Read More…
Seaweed Snacks Obsession and the Best Brands
Story by Amanda Kippert When the conversation turns toward seaweed snacks, which I’m sure it often does, most people think of it as the stuff that wraps around your limbs when you’re trying to swim in open water. But it’s edible—and good for you, too. Japanese restaurants already use sheets of seaweed called nori as the wrap for maki Read More…