There are a great many chemicals that are dangerous to work with. Things that you wouldn’t want to get on your skin or somehow ingest.
However, there is a category beyond that of substances that are so dangerous that many chemists wouldn’t want to work with them under any circumstances.
Things are so dangerous that even the smallest error could result in a ... Show More
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The Baseball Hall of Fame
In the 1930s, the United States was in the grip of the Great Depression, and baseball was approaching its 100th anniversary. One enterprising business leader in Cooperstown, New York, came up with the idea of establishing a museum and a hall of fame to honor the greatest players ... Show More
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Jan 24
The Clovis First Hypothesis
In 1932, archaeologist Edgar B. Howard made a major discovery near the town of Clovis, New Mexico. He found a stone spear point embedded in the rib of a woolly mammoth, which inspired what became known as the Clovis First Theory. According to this theory, the creators of these sp ... Show More
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Oct 2023
#690 - Michael Easter - Why Can’t Humans Do Anything In Moderation?
Michael Easter is a University of Nevada, Las Vegas professor, a journalist and an author who focuses on health and human performance.
Even though we might often feel in control of our impulses, there are regular moments that remind us of our uncontrolled tendencies. From overspe ... Show More
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