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scopolamine

Definition:(noun) A thick, syrupy, colorless alkaloid, C17H21NO4, extracted from plants such as henbane and used primarily as a mydriatic and sedative, and to treat nausea and prevent motion sickness.
Synonyms:hyoscine
Usage:At the conclusion of the surgical procedure, the doctor applied a transdermal scopolamine patch to the patient to prevent postoperative nausea.
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Were-Jaguar

The were-jaguar is one of the most prominent and enigmatic designs of the Olmec people, who flourished between 1200 BCE and 400 BCE in south-central Mexico. Seen in murals and statues, the design is characterized by a down-turned mouth, almond-shaped eyes, fleshy lips, and a cleft forehead. Though the term is derived from the Old English "were," meaning "man," and "jaguar," the predatory cat revered by the Olmec people, some scholars believe were-jaguars represent a different animal. Which one? More...
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Virgin Shark Pregnant with Pup

In the second known case of shark parthenogenesis, a female Atlantic blacktip shark in the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center became pregnant while in captivity away from males of her species. In May 2007, the 5-foot (1.5-meter) shark died and underwent a necropsy. It was then that aquarium officials discovered that she was carrying a nearly full-term pup. DNA testing showed that the pup had no father. This second case of asexual reproduction in sharks has convinced scientists that the first case was not merely a fluke of nature, and they are now trying to determine how common this form of reproduction is in wild shark populations. More on the subject...
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Second Boer War Erupts in South Africa (1899)

The Boer Wars were fought between the British Empire and Dutch settlers in South Africa, called Boers. The Second Boer War was sparked by the discovery of gold in the Transvaal, a region annexed to Britain but controlled by anti-British statesman Paul Kruger. Tensions rose as the Boer government began limiting the rights of British settlers moving into the region. It has been argued that what method of control now commonly associated with the Nazis was first employed by the British in this war? More...
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Henry Heinz (1844)

Heinz was a pioneer in the American food industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He founded the HJ Heinz Company in 1888, offering "57 varieties" of packaged food products. The company was noted for its fair treatment of workers, and Heinz successfully lobbied the US Congress to introduce laws to improve sanitation and safety within the food preparation industry. Heinz got an early start in the food business—by age nine he was selling his own brand of what? More...
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