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Appliances

What to Consider when Buying a Furnace

Keeping your house warm is the top most priority during winter. Hence, you cannot rely on guesswork to purchase a good furnace that will see the light of two decades. You must be armed with the right knowledge to make an informed choice. Below are points you ought to be […]

Science

Who invented the electrocardiogram (ECG)?

Willem Einthoven’s invention of the electrocardiogram mechanism is arguably one of the most important medical discoveries of the 20th century and his Nobel Prize in Medicine, awarded in 1924, is testament to his vital contribution to medical science. Most of us have had an ECG, or electrocardiogram, at one time […]

Other stories

5 of the Worst Wrongful Imprisonment Cases

Probably one of the worst things that can happen to anyone is wrongful imprisonment for a crime he did not commit. A wrongful conviction, wherein the accused is found guilty of a criminal offense but later proven innocent, is devastatingly tragic because there’s no turning back time for the years […]

Health

Salmonella - a Possible Health Threat

by Justin Corliss In the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, baby Red-eared Sliders (Trachemys Scripta Elegans) were commonly available in most pet shops in the United States. These attractive little turtles caught the eye of many fanciers, and thus a large trade existed in them. However, many small children who kept […]

Law

A Fair Settlement in a Motorcycle Accident

The thrill of riding a motorcycle is one like no other. It is a freeing experience and sometimes considered a form of meditation for rides. That being said, it is still extremely dangerous even if you are careful. Since bikes are not enclosed vehicles, the chances of severe injuries in […]

Travel and living

What to See and Do in Bayswater, London

Believed to have originated from Bainiardus, an associate of William the Conqueror (who was crowned the first King of England in 1066) and whose name was also given to Baynard's Castle, the name ‘Bayswater' was abbreviated after the area became known as ‘Baynard's Watering'. It has been an important area […]