The earliest microscopes were called flea glasses because they were predominantly used to observe small insects such as fleas!
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July 7th is ‘Chocolate Day’ so make sure you eat plenty of it this year! Chocolate was first officially brought to Europe on July 7th, 1550. However, some sources suggest it hit the continent’s shores as far back as 1504 thanks to a certain sweet-tooth by the name of Christopher Columbus.
It might take some time to find lost things again. An Austrian fisherman dropped his wallet in a lake. 20 years later, he found it in his fishnet. And weirdly, there is a comparatively large number of people who found their long-lost wedding rings in the carrot bed...
Sunglasses should be certain to block all harmful aspects of UV light — meaning they need to have a UV-400 blocker. Sunglasses are also worn for cosmetic purposes, like mirrored glasses sometimes are. However, the reflective coating of these fashion statements also provides additional protection for skiers, snowboarders, and the like.
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July 7th is ‘Chocolate Day’ so make sure you eat plenty of it this year! Chocolate was first officially brought to Europe on July 7th, 1550. However, some sources suggest it hit the continent’s shores as far back as 1504 thanks to a certain sweet-tooth by the name of Christopher Columbus.
It might take some time to find lost things again. An Austrian fisherman dropped his wallet in a lake. 20 years later, he found it in his fishnet. And weirdly, there is a comparatively large number of people who found their long-lost wedding rings in the carrot bed...
Sunglasses should be certain to block all harmful aspects of UV light — meaning they need to have a UV-400 blocker. Sunglasses are also worn for cosmetic purposes, like mirrored glasses sometimes are. However, the reflective coating of these fashion statements also provides additional protection for skiers, snowboarders, and the like.
The Lone Star tick can cause some people to become suddenly allergic to red meat. People with this allergy experience headaches, sneezing, a runny nose, and nausea! In very severe cases, the allergy can even cause some people to stop breathing. For some, the allergy fades, but for others, it’s permanent.
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