The history of hygiene and cleanliness is an odd one. Throughout history, different civilizations put varying levels of importance on cleanliness. Hindu texts from ancient times have some very elaborate codes of hygiene. The religion of Islam puts a serious emphasis on cleanliness for both religious services and in non-religious settings. Still the science of […]
It’s Bloody Valentine’s Day
It’s that time of year again. The time to be in the mood for love. In 2 days, that black mark of a holiday (if you’re alone and single) arrives, and to make things worse, it’s on a Friday. But what are the origins of this magical day we call Valentine’s Day? Sure, it’s general […]
The Ancient Giant Platypus!
Dental records provide incredible information about humans. They’re especially invaluable when it comes to forensic dentistry. A person’s dental imprint is often so unique that it can pinpoint a single individual as a perpetrator or victim. A wealth of knowledge can also be found from teeth. Age can be estimated, so too can gender, race, […]