Mad Libs is a fun game for all ages that involves creating wacky stories by filling in missing keywords. It was created in 1953 by Leonard Stern and Roger Price and has since been published in many different versions with specific themes. Mad Libs can be played alone or with others and is a great […]
Mad cow disease symptoms need clarification as there are types not related to human consumption of infected beef. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is one type, while vCJD is linked to infected cows. Symptoms include psychiatric changes, dementia, insomnia, and impaired cognitive function. There is currently no cure, but medical professionals can provide support. The symptoms of […]
The Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota is a giant statue of the Native American warrior, with educational and cultural facilities and museums. Construction began in 1948, and as of 2011, only the head has been completed. The statue will eventually be the largest sculpture in the world and will depict Crazy Horse sitting astride […]
Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD) is a military doctrine based on the principle that nuclear attacks lead to nuclear annihilation for both nations. It discourages summits and encourages an infinite increase in a nation’s stockpile of nuclear weapons. The doctrine was abandoned in the 1980s, but the idea of a nuclear winter remains in popular culture. […]
Mad-dogging is the act of staring at someone in a threatening way, which can be a friendly competition or a signal of a threat. It is often practiced by gangs and can lead to violence. In some cases, it has resulted in shootings. Both friendly and sinister staring contests involve psychological and physical challenges. Fooling […]
Mad cow disease is a livestock disease that attacks the central nervous system and can be transmitted to humans who eat contaminated meat. It is caused by a misshapen protein called a prion and has been controlled by eliminating nervous system tissue in cattle feed. There is no treatment for the disease or human nvCJD. […]
The phrase “mad as a hatter” predates Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and was used to describe rage or madness. Hat makers used mercury to prepare animal skins for felt hats, leading to mercury poisoning and erratic behavior, known as “Mad Hatter Syndrome”. The origin of the Mad Hatter character is unclear, but it […]
The Mad Hatter is a character from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. He is known for his absurd headgear and peculiar behavior, and is based on a real-life person. His name comes from the harmful chemicals used in hat manufacturing that caused brain damage. The Mad Hatter is a […]
