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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

Journey Through Dental History: 70 Years of Chinese Stomatology Research

Over the past seven decades, the Chinese Journal of Stomatology has published around eighty articles focusing on the history of Chinese dental medicine. These articles can be divided into three main phases, reflecting shifts in both quantity and themes. Initially, the articles centered on dental his

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Nov 28 2024HISTORY

Unveiling Cyprus: A Map Journey Through History

Let's take a trip back in time to the late 19th century. When British officials first stepped onto the island of Cyprus, they meticulously documented its features. This historical geospatial dataset, crafted from maps made between 1878 and 1883, gives us a snapshot of Cyprus's past environment. The

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Nov 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Farming Side of Ford: Why They Stopped Making Tractors

Henry Ford, the man behind America's iconic car brand, also had a thing for tractors. Back in the early 1900s, he created an experimental tractor called the "automotive plow. " By 1917, Ford introduced the Fordson tractor, and the company started making farming equipment. Ford tractors like the 9N,

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Brain Injuries, Family History, and Midlife Aggression: A Deeper Look

Ever wondered how head injuries affect our brains and behavior? One thing we know is that repeated head hits can lead to a brain disease called Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). CTE is often linked to contact sports like football and military service. While people with CTE sometimes show incre

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Nov 28 2024SPORTS

Tua Tagovailoa Preps Dolphins for Chilly Thanksgiving Showdown

Remember when Miami Dolphins' quarterback Tua Tagovailoa faced brutal cold in the wildcard game against the Kansas City Chiefs? That game was one of the coldest in NFL history, with temperatures dropping to -4 degrees Fahrenheit and wind chills making it feel like -27 degrees. For players from sunny

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Nov 27 2024SPORTS

Thrilling Thanksgiving: A Look Back at History-Making Sports Moments

Ever wonder what makes sports so exciting? Let's dive into some incredible moments that happened on this very day in history. In 1980, the Chicago Bears pulled off a jaw-dropping victory against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day. Dave Williams returned Eddie Murray's opening kickoff 95 yards in

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Nov 26 2024SPORTS

The Ups and Downs of Illinois Football in 2011

In the world of college football, records are meant to be broken. On this date in 2011, the University of Illinois set a rather peculiar one. They ended their season with a 27-7 loss to Minnesota, marking their sixth straight defeat. What makes this notable is that they had started the season with s

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Nov 26 2024EDUCATION

The Evolution of the Linguistic Sign

Imagine a fascinating journey through time, exploring the intersection of linguistics, psychoanalysis, and literature. Let's start in the early 20th century when Swiss linguist Ferdinand Saussure was deeply engrossed in studying anagrams in ancient poems. Around the same time, his colleague, Theodor

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Nov 25 2024SPORTS

Pro Game Beginnings: Red Grange's First Football Encounter with the Chicago Bears

On November 26, 1925, an exciting chapter of sports history unfolded as legendary player Red Grange played his very first professional football game with the Chicago Bears. In a memorable clash against the Chicago Cardinals, Red Grange was restricted to just 36 yards, resulting in a 0-0 tie game. It

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Nov 25 2024SCIENCE

Nikola Tesla’s Legacy: Untangling Fact from Fiction

Nikola Tesla is often hailed as a forgotten genius whose inventions shaped our modern world. But how much of that is true, and how much is just hype? Let’s take a closer look at some popular claims about Tesla’s inventions and see if they stand up to scrutiny. Tesla was indeed a brilliant inventor.

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