The Iron Lung: A Mechanical Miracle of the Polio Era
From Nation, For Nation - Pulse of the Nation
Alcohol
Does Alcohol Evaporate Out of Food When Cooked? Why some boozed-infused dishes might give you a hangover...,
Mystery
The Medical Mystery of Tarrare, a Cannibalistic French Spy
The walking manifestation of one of the seven deadly sins prowled the cobbled streets of 18th-century Paris, seeking only to indulge his endless hunger. Earlier in life, his dietary needs started out robustly, but were otherwise innocuous. However, things would soon take a sinister turn so far as this overzealous diner was concerned. According to contemporary accounts and existent medical records, his quenchless appetite continued growing to the point that his legendarily gluttonous gorging caused this ravenous Frenchman to ingest live animals and maraud morgues for sustenance. He was once even suspected of kidnapping and devouring a toddler.
The crack team at Ripleys.com was able to speak with a doctor who specializes in science-based nutrition in search of a possible diagnosis, but first, let’s chew the fat on the life of this legendary cannibal and his strange circumstances of existence. Be warned, this is not for the weak of heart, but if you think you can stomach it, then strap in! →
The crack team at Ripleys.com was able to speak with a doctor who specializes in science-based nutrition in search of a possible diagnosis, but first, let’s chew the fat on the life of this legendary cannibal and his strange circumstances of existence. Be warned, this is not for the weak of heart, but if you think you can stomach it, then strap in! →
From Globe, For Globe - Pulse of the Planet
Cold-Hot
ChatGPT said: "Olympic Extremes: Battling Nature at the Coldest and Hottest Games in History"
The Olympic Games have witnessed nature’s extremes, from bone-chilling cold to blistering heat. The coldest Olympics on record were the 1994 Winter Games in Lillehammer, Norway, where temperatures plunged below -20°C. In stark contrast, the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics faced intense heat and humidity, testing athletes' resilience under sweltering conditions exceeding 33°C. →
Referred by ripleys.com - where the world’s most extraordinary stories are discovered and celebrated.