From willow bark to aspirin: The evolution of modern medicine, through the rise and fall of ancient and medieval empires

“There is a lot to learn from ancient medical treatises and scholars, not to only discover potential novel treatments, but also to learn the history of modern medicine, and appreciate the work that has been done thousands of years ago.”

https://oxsci.org/from-willow-bark-to-aspirin-the-evolution-of-modern-medicine-through-the-rise-and-fall-of-ancient-and-medieval-empires/

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Louis Wain

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#caturday creature.

This is her knead-face.

In most cats, ears back/eyes wide means Frightened/Warning.

My weirdo does this while kneading the pink blanket, staring at me, purring loudly.

Maybe it's a veiled threat.. what crimes is she contemplating?

(She is very much the career criminal)

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 It took #Apple only 18 years to give users the freedom to place apps where they want on the homescreens!

(without a jailbreak)