What have the French done for us?

What have the French done for us? French ingenuities have penetrated our lives in more ways than we shall ever know. Some of us owe our lives to them: antibiotics, the baby incubator (1891, courtesy of Alexandre Lion), blood transfusions (1667, by Jean-Baptiste Denys who used sheep’s blood on a boy who, amazingly, recovered), and […]

Why did China not participate in Olympics?

Why did China not participate in Olympics? Due to the dispute over the political status of China, the PRC did not participate in the Olympics again until the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, United States. Hong Kong has had a distinct National Olympic Committee since 1950 and has competed at the Games since 1952. […]

Can food smells come out of your pores?

Can food smells come out of your pores? There are two main ways people may be able to tell that you’ve eaten garlic, onions, cumin and curry – your breath and your pores. When your body breaks down garlic, onions and herbs and spices like curry and cumin, sulfur-like compounds are produced. These compounds are […]

Can you get a DNA test before the baby is born?

Can you get a DNA test before the baby is born? There are three different ways to test paternity before a baby is born. The tests are as accurate as those performed after a child’s birth. The three methods include: Noninvasive prenatal paternity test (NIPP): This test analyzes fetal DNA found in a pregnant woman’s […]

How does a forest recover from a fire?

How does a forest recover from a fire? Forests recover from fires through germination of seed stored in the forest floor. Some trees even rebound by sprouting branches from basal buds of trees that have been killed. Birds and other animals may also bring in seeds. The forests will, in time, heal themselves. How do […]

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