Is palsy a disability?

Is palsy a disability? Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. CP is the most common motor disability in childhood. Cerebral means having to do with the brain. Palsy means weakness or problems with using the muscles. Do paralyzed people get disability […]

How many horse tracks are in the US?

How many horse tracks are in the US? Visiting a horse track sometimes feels like you’re stepping back in time. There is a total of 112 thoroughbred and harness racing tracks across the United States, and many of the most popular tracks in America are also registered as historical landmarks. What states have horse race […]

How did people help after Hurricane Andrew?

How did people help after Hurricane Andrew? Fourteen mobile kitchens from 10 states converged on south Miami-Dade, some of them up and running within hours after Hurricane Andrew left. The Baptists also rebuilt 710 homes. More than 14,000 volunteers cycled in and out, feeding, cleaning and counseling. Did President Bush I provide a quick federal […]

Did the Romans have sugar?

Did the Romans have sugar? No, ancient Rome did not have refined sugar. Honey was the primary sweetener, boiled syrups from unfermented grape juice (and maybe carob but I can’t remember) dried figs & other dried fruits. The ancients concept of sweetness was not the same as what we think of as sweet today. Was […]

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