In the 50’s one of the major attractions at Las Vegas was watching atomic bomb…

In the 50’s one of the major attractions at Las Vegas was watching atomic bomb tests nearby. For a time Vegas was marketed as ‘Atomic City.’

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Dr. Kelsey, despite immense pressure from pharmaceutical companies, decided…

Dr. Kelsey, despite immense pressure from pharmaceutical companies, decided not to approve thalidomide for morning sickness in the U.S., saving a whole generation of children from death and deformities.

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Bullying, child abuse, and stress causes children to age faster at a cellular…

Bullying, child abuse, and stress causes children to age faster at a cellular level and leads to physical and mental health problems even decades later, including an earlier death.

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The USS Arizona, which was sunk at Pearl Harbor by the Japanese…

The USS Arizona, which was sunk at Pearl Harbor by the Japanese 73 years ago today, still leaks 2-9 quarts of oil each day.

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A pizza with bacon and egg on it is a common offering…

A pizza with bacon and egg on it is a common offering at Australian pizza places.

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Philadelphia’s mayors were initially unpaid, and often strongly objected…

Philadelphia’s mayors were initially unpaid, and often strongly objected to being selected – sometimes opting to pay a large fine rather than serve.

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One of the 3 Lethal Injection drugs paralyzes the prisoner…

One of the 3 Lethal Injection drugs paralyzes the prisoner. This makes their death look peaceful to onlookers, but can hide suffering.

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