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Effective Home Remedies to Treat the Common Cold: Fast Relief Tips"
The common cold has plagued humanity for millennia, leading to an array of unusual treatments throughout history. In ancient Egypt, remedies included incantations and breast milk, while 18th-century Europe saw the rise of bloodletting. Even U.S. President Calvin Coolidge tried inhaling chlorine gas in 1924 to relieve his symptoms. Fast forward to today, and pharmacies are stocked with countless cold remedies, but how do these products actually work, and are they effective?
By SUMI AKTERabout a year ago in Lifehack
"Into the Unknown: The Epic Quest for the North Pole"
This place has no time zone, no land mass, and the sun rises and sets here just once a year. For over 400 years, since the era of King Henry VII, thousands of explorers from all over the world have tried to reach this elusive spot: the North Pole. Some hoped to find a Northwest or Northeast passage to China and the Indies, while others just wanted to see what it was like. In 1773, the British Royal Navy organized the first scientific expedition to the North Pole, with Constantine Phipps volunteering to lead the mission. His expedition faced formidable challenges, as the two ships struggled to navigate through thick, treacherous ice.
By SUMI AKTERabout a year ago in History
The Mystery of Ancient Egyptian Boats Unearthed in the Desert: A 5,000-Year-Old Archaeological Marvel
What is a Boat Doing in the Middle of a Desert? You would expect to find a seagoing vessel closer to shore. This is the question archaeologists had been asking for decades. In 1988, a storm hit near one of the most important archaeological sites in ancient Egypt. A wooden structure emerged from the sand, hollowed out by termites. Scientists were determined to solve its mystery. In 2000, they began excavating the site near Abydos. An American team of experts soon discovered a boat that was 70 feet long, but it wasn’t alone.
By SUMI AKTERabout a year ago in History
