Fire ants live in warm, tropical climates. They require water to survive, so homes with ponds, leaky pipes, or moisture problems are more likely to be infested. They also enjoy eating. Fire ants are drawn to oily and greasy foods, insects and seeds, and dog and cat food. But did you know that fire ants […]
The Dairy Queen or DQ is a soft serve ice cream and fast food restaurant in the United States owned by International Dairy Queen, Inc. The company also owns Orange Julius and formerly owned Karmelkorn and Golden Skillet Fried Chicken. Its headquarters are in Bloomington, Minnesota. But did you know that their soft serve is
Frances Kathleen Oldham Kelsey was a Canadian-American physician and pharmacologist. She played a vital role in the pharmaceutical scene. But did you know how she prevented the occurrence of several childbirth defects? Frances Kathleen Oldham Kelsey, an FDA drug reviewer, refused to allow Thalidomide to be sold, thereby preventing numerous birth defects. John F. Kennedy
Cheese is an essential component of classic grilled cheese, and the queso makes it melty and delicious. American cheese, whether bright orange or pristine white, sold in a huge block or individually wrapped in plastic, is a time-honored component of many American recipes and diets. But did you know American Cheese is actually a combination
With medical advancement, the US avoided thousands of infant deaths and severe abnormalities in the 1960s. Through the expertise and steadfastness of one doctor, it was made possible. Frances Oldham Kelsey requested further studies for the drug thalidomide as she discovered that it caused death and deformities in infants across 46 countries. It was a
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