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In 1604, King James I wrote…

In 1604, King James I wrote ‘A Counterblaste to Tobacco’, in which he described smoking as a ‘custome lothesome to the eye, hateful to the nose, harmful to the brain, dangerous to the lungs. The post In 1604, King James I wrote… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

The term ‘patient 0’ is based…

The term ‘patient 0’ is based on a misunderstanding. An early HIV patients was named ‘patient O’, standing for ‘patient OUT of California’. People misinterpreted this letter as the numeral 0, leading to its wide usage today. The post The term ‘patient 0’ is based… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Scientist Claire Patterson spent…

Scientist Claire Patterson spent over 20 years trying to convince the public that lead was poison. The inventor of leaded gasoline meanwhile once went to New Jersey to argue that leaded gasoline was perfectly safe, by pouring tetraethyllead onto his hands, and then putting a bottle of it under his nose and inhaling it for… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact – Cryptosporidium

Most infections from swimming pools and hot tubs are caused by cryptosporidium, a diarrheal disease caused by microscopic parasites which … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Cryptosporidium appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Doctor’s Lady

Ancient Chinese physicians kept a small ivory “medical doll” in their desks to help them treat female patients, who were … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Doctor’s Lady appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Dr. Werner Forssmann fed a catheter…

Dr. Werner Forssmann fed a catheter into an artery in his arm and on into his heart without knowing what the consequences would be. He then made an X-ray as proof. This procedure eventually revolutionised heart surgery. In 1956 he was awarded with the Nobel Price for Physiology or Medicine. The post Dr. Werner Forssmann… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact – Heroin in the Sears Catalog

In the late 19th century, the Sears catalog used to offer a heroin kit ( including a syringe, 2 needles, … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Heroin in the Sears Catalog appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

How to Improve Digestion: 6 Ways For Stressful People

Does your digestive system seem off lately? Or has it been like that for a while? Have you been experiencing feelings of stress or burnout? If the answer to both these questions is yes, it could be the stress that’s driving your digestive system out of whack. You might also be wondering how you can… Read More »

A cat’s purr frequency is between 25…

A cat’s purr frequency is between 25 and 150 Hertz. This frequency corresponds with the frequency that scientists have found that promote bone density and healing. This vibrational frequency technique is used in astronauts to help mitigate bone density issues from low gravity. The post A cat’s purr frequency is between 25… appeared first on… Read More »

14 Habits That Will Increase Your Longevity

Most people would love to live longer, but are there scientifically-backed habits that could improve your longevity? Can food, sleep, and exercise really help to increase your longevity? The good news is that there are many modifiable risk factors. So, there are lots of ways that you can increase your likelihood of a longer, healthier… Read More »

In 2019, researchers from Tel Aviv University…

In 2019, researchers from Tel Aviv University successfully 3D-printed a human heart using a patient’s own cells. Biological materials were reportedly used to “completely match the immunological, cellular, biochemical, and anatomical properties of the patient.” The post In 2019, researchers from Tel Aviv University… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source