The selection of Sarah Palin as John McCain’s running mate in 2008 caused controversy due to her questionable political and personal record. There were rumors that both McCain and Barack Obama might change their vice presidential picks, but the process is difficult and rarely enforced. The only times it has happened were in 1824 and […]
AOL Instant Messenger, launched in 1997 without permission, will officially end on December 15th. AIM was a free service that helped make the internet a gathering place and inspired pop culture cameos. Users can download their chat logs before they are taken down. AOL Instant Messenger launched quietly in May 1997, the brainchild of developers […]
Blood transfusions of red blood cells or plasma do not change DNA. White blood cells contain DNA, but are usually removed from donated blood. Whole blood transfusions are rare and donor DNA would not survive long enough to affect recipient DNA. Bone marrow transfusions can change DNA. Getting a standard blood transfusion cannot and will […]
An alter ego is a second self that contrasts with a person’s normal personality, often used in literature, philosophy, and government. It is not commonly used in clinical psychology, but can refer to close friends or famous characters played by actors. People who behave differently in different situations may also be said to have an […]
