Things I learned today

Jun 20, 2012 19:16

-There is a city in Columbia where every resident gets Alzheimer's. They are currently testing a drug to see if it can alleviate any degeneration.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/16/health/research/prevention-is-goal-of-alzheimers-drug-trial.html?pagewanted=all

-Earthworms are not native to Wisconsin, and can actually be damaging our forests/woods by eating the ground cover that is essential for some of our native trees.
http://dnr.wi.gov/wnrmag/html/stories/2005/aug05/eworm.htm

-We can have almost 5 lbs. of microbes in our bodies. Can't shed those last 5 pounds? Blame the microbes!
http://hmpdacc.org/

-Exposure to formaldehyde is linked to insomnia. Where might you be exposed to this you might ask? Your bed sheets!
http://www.realtor.com/home-garden/home-maintenance/home-safety-security/chemically-treated-sheets-can-cause-insomnia.aspx?source=web

I love public radio!
http://wpr.org/webcasting/live.cfm
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