Children with ADHD may also have ODD, which can lead to aggressive and destructive behavior. Diagnosis and treatment may involve counseling, medication, and addressing underlying issues such as family dynamics. Early identification of substance abuse is also important. Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are sometimes identified as having secondary behavioral problems. Oppositional defiant […]
In 1913, the United States Postal Service allowed parcel mail service, leading to people occasionally mailing babies. The first shipment was a 10-pound baby insured for $50 USD. The Postmaster General later banned mailing people in 1914. When the United States Postal Service began parcel mail service in 1913, people began mailing all kinds of […]
Dolly the sheep was the first mammal cloned from an adult cell in 1996. Other animals have been cloned since, including Turkish Angora cats that were genetically modified to glow red under ultraviolet light. Cloned animals can be useful for studying genetic diseases, but cloning is controversial. Cloning studies date back to 1885 with sea […]
Peanut oil is used to make nitroglycerin, which is then combined with other ingredients to make dynamite. It is also used as a lubricant and can be used to make biodiesel fuel. It is safe for those with peanut allergies to ingest due to the refining process. Nitroglycerin is just one of countless products that […]
During World War II, the Allied Powers considered lacing Hitler’s meals with estrogen to make him less aggressive. Other strange ideas included dropping glue or poisonous snakes on enemy troops. The war caused about 50 million deaths. World War II lasted between 1939 and 1945 and caused a total of about 50 million deaths. In […]
An odd lot is a trade of fewer than 100 shares, often made by private investors. Brokers may charge a fee, but computer-based trading has made this less common. The odd lot theory, which suggests that these traders make poor investment decisions, was popular in the 1970s but has lost following. In investment terms, an […]
The Colosseum in Rome was not just for gladiatorial battles, but also for game hunting simulations and naumachias, or mock naval battles. The structure, completed in AD 80, could hold up to 80,000 spectators and was later used for various purposes. The Roman Colosseum is probably best known for its gladiatorial battles, but the elite […]
Ken Griffey Jr. had a candy bar named after him despite being allergic to chocolate. The Ken Griffey Junior Milk Chocolate Bar was released in 1989 by Pacific Trading Cards Company and featured his image. He was only the second player in history to have his own candy bar. Naming a candy bar for Ken […]
Odd lotteries are small investors who buy an unusual amount of stocks. The theory of odd lots assumes they make bad decisions, but studies show they do not fare much worse than general investors. The theory can act as a self-fulfilling prophecy and deter small investors. Odd lotteries are investors who buy an amount of […]
Thomas Edison, inventor of the light bulb and phonograph, was married twice. He used Morse code to propose to his second wife, Mina Miller, whom he married in 1886. Edison had six children and overcame poor hearing to invent sound and image recording devices. Famed American inventor Thomas Edison, known for such inventions as the […]
Gonzo journalism allows reporters to actively participate in events and circumstances they report on, producing highly subjective pieces of journalism. Critics view it as sanctioned hedonism, but gonzo journalists possess unique personalities and a go-for-broke approach. Hunter S. Thompson is a famous example. The traditional role of a reporter has often been that of an […]
An odd lot is a trade of fewer than 100 shares, typically made by private investors. While there used to be a penalty for odd lot trades, brokers now handle them without extra fees. The odd lot theory, which suggests that odd lot traders make poor investment choices, was popular in the 1970s. In investment […]
Odd lotteries are small investors who buy small amounts of securities, usually stocks. The odd lot theory assumes they are unsophisticated and illogical, but studies show they perform similarly to other investors. The theory can act as a self-fulfilling prophecy and deter small investors. Odd lotteries are investors who buy a small or unusual amount […]
