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In 1928, Alexander Fleming noticed a strange mould on a petri dish, and this observation launched the antibiotic era |

What discovery led to penicillin and modern antibiotics. Image credit – Wikimedia One of the most significant discoveries in the field of medicine was achieved in 1928 by Alexander Fleming. It was not the result of an intentionally conducted experiment but happened accidentally during Fleming’s work in his laboratory in St. Mary’s Hospital, London.Fleming noticed…

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Quote of the day by Pythagoras: “The oldest, shortest words— ‘yes’ and ‘no’— are those which require the most thought.” |

Pythagoras (Image: Wikipedia) Some quotes are easy to understand right away. They use simple words that sound familiar, but you remember them for a long time. One of them is this quote from Pythagoras. It seems like there are only two very simple words: “yes” and “no.” When people talk, make choices, and answer questions,…

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