The modern chainsaw used in the timber industry has evolved from the original prototype invented by two like-minded Scottish doctors, John Aitken and James Jeffray. The invention was created in the late 18th century for the purposes of symphysiotomy and removal of diseased bone.
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Your entire consciousness is contained in your brain. Everything that you see, feel, smell, and taste isn’t really being processed by your eyes, hands, or nose. Every part of your body is constantly conversing with your brain, sending signals back and forth that dictate your entire corporeal experience.
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There are more organisms living on and inside your body than there are people on the earth. And not just a few more. Your body is teeming with a population that makes Earth’s seem sparse.
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The benefits of grass-fed beef are well-known by this time – leaner meat, lower risk of heart disease, healthier animals (which equals better quality meat). Conventionally-raised cattle are generally fed on a grain-based diet, including corn or other grains. That causes them to grow faster, fatter, and more profitably. But cows’ digestive system are not […]
Continue readingIt is no secret that our healthcare system in America is in dire straits. With the growing tension surrounding the idea of universal healthcare and the rising costs of health insurance, we’re incredibly divided as a nation on these issues, and we’re not getting any healthier. In this list, you can look under the hood […]
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Our mobile phones are incredibly useful tools, even though many of us aren’t using them to their potential. These 25 medical apps and their companion websites help put you in the driver’s seat of your health by putting all of the power and control in the palm of your hand. These Android, iPhone and iOS […]
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I don’t know about you but every time I feel a cold coming on I sorta freak out. If I don’t beat it early, my colds turn into 2-3 week events with runny noses, low energy, sore throats and lots and lots of coughing. I really don’t like going there. So over the years I’ve […]
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Board games are a staple when it comes to getting together with people you care about or breaking the ice with a group of new friends. They have fallen behind in popularity in favor of newer and more technology-based gaming but they haven’t lost their fun by any means! Our top picks can be seen […]
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It’s part of almost everyone’s daily routine, kicking it off with a hot cup of coffee. But, not everyone wants to have to run through a drive through every time the mood strikes, which is why home coffee makers are a kitchen staple. In this list, we’re going to present you with the ten best […]
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Summer is coming! In some parts of America, it definitely feels like it is already upon us. What better way to cool off than to have a nice smoothie? Better yet, you could check out one of the awesome immersion blenders featured here to help you with making soups and sauces. Whatever the reason that […]
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