According to a recently published genetic study, Genghis Khan, the fearsome Mongolian warrior of the 13th century, may have done more than rule the world’s largest empire; he may have also helped populate it. But do you know how many men have Genghis Khan’s DNA? Since a 2003 study discovered evidence that Genghis Khan’s DNA […]
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Vomiting is the forcible voluntary or involuntary emptying of stomach contents through the mouth or, less frequently, the nose. It is also known scientifically as emesis and colloquially as throwing up, retching, heaving, hurling, puking, tossing, or being sick. But why do People vomit? Vomiting is caused by a complex chain of chain-link reactions in
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Laziness may indicate a lack of self-esteem, a lack of positive recognition from others, a lack of discipline due to low self-confidence, or a lack of interest in or belief in the activity’s efficacy. Laziness can take the form of procrastination or vacillation. Did you know the culprit for laziness in South America? Hookworm infection,
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The history of the firefighter began in ancient Rome in the third century, during the reign of Augustus. There is evidence of firefighting in Ancient Egypt before that. Marcus Licinius Crassus established the first Roman fire department. But did you know how firefighters protect themselves before the respirators were invented? Before the invention of respirators,
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Cryonics comes from the Greek word o kryos which means cold. It is the process of freezing and storing human remains at low temperatures hoping that resurrection will be possible in the future. But do you know how many people have already preserved their bodies cryogenically? As of 2014, 250 corpses had been cryogenically preserved
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Proteins are large biomolecules and macromolecules that comprise one or more long chains of amino acid residues. But did you know that PARP-1, a type of protein, constantly repairs our damaged DNA? The PARP-1 is a protein found in our cells that constantly repairs damaged DNA. However, it cannot repair the DNA in neurons while
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Tapeworms are flatworms that are part of the phylum Platyhelminthes. They are often contracted by drinking water infested with tapeworm eggs or larvae. Tapeworms can also be transmitted to humans through raw or undercooked meat. They thrive in the body of their host, but did you know how long they actually live inside a human
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In 2009, the Octomom case was gaining traction all over the media. A single mother was implanted with 12 embryos and gave birth to eight of them. They are currently the world’s oldest surviving octuplets. Her fertility doctor’s license was eventually revoked because of this, but what exactly happened? The Medical Board of California determined
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Bianca Taylor Ryan is an American musician who rose to fame after winning the first season of America’s Got Talent at the young age of eleven. She was known for her powerful and soulful performances. She was hailed as the next revolution in the music industry by Quincy Jones. But tragically, this talented singer lost
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Iodine is required by the body to produce thyroid hormones. These hormones regulate the body’s metabolism and various other vital functions. Did you know that in the past, children suffered from iodine deficiency? Before the 1920s, up to 70% of children in different parts of the United States suffered from goiter due to iodine deficiency.
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