Cannabis was already being consumed intentionally 2,800 years ago. This is indicated by chemical traces of the plant found in human hair from a grave in Siberia. However, human hair samples from the grave were crucial in proving that cannabis had…
Experts from Amgueddfa Cymru and Cardiff University have used cutting-edge CT scanning technology to unlock a centuries-old combination lock recovered from one of Wales’ most remarkable maritime discoveries. The brass lock, discovered as part of the Ann Francis treasure hoard,…
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- For the past decade, one man has been in charge of the historical records at St. Cloud Hospital. He has about eight volunteers who work with him to preserve its rich history. He says the hospital…
From this modest setting, vaccination spread across the UK and around the world. Jenner never patented his discovery, dedicating himself to sharing it widely and describing himself as the “vaccine clerk to the world”. Vaccination ultimately led to the eradication…
From the East Hampton Library’s Long Island Collection In addition to the hotel, Burt ran a local real estate agency and spent time in New York City drumming up visitors for East Hampton. Annie helped him extensively with the real…
A replica of Dr Eliza Walker Dunbar's brass name plate has also been installed A blue plaque has been unveiled in Bristol to honour the city's first woman doctor. The University of Bristol also installed a replica of her brass…
A raccoon has tested positive for the rabies virus in Mechanicsville, according to the Chickahominy Health District of the Virginia Department of Health. 11-01-1973 (cutline): James Jackson polishes a mirror on one of Engine Co. No. 23's fire trucks at the…
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On the front page of the July 31, 1875, issue of Augusta’s Daily Kennebec Journal, nine doctors chose to list themselves under the heading “Professional Cards.” In the order of the cards, they were: [Cushnoc House was a well-known 19th-century hotel and…
Readers who have been following this series on doctors who practiced in selected central Maine towns have likely noticed two glaring omissions. One is that very few sources explained why a man with a medical degree, whether brand-new or a…
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