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In which precious stones, usually of animal origins, are used to treat and cure a wide variety of ailments. Bezoars, stony concretions formed in the bellies of animals, were long considered antidotes against poison, and in fact were found to work against certain Arsenic based poisons. Toadstones were similar but derived from fossils (not the head of toads as erroneously believed), and Madstones would prevent rabies if stuck into the wound or bite of a mad dog.
Links on Wikipedia:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bezoar
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toadstone
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madstone_(folklore)
And one on the History of Geology:
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I've been but I didn't make any notes. Not these notes, they actually describe me pretty well. Clearly I've got some work to do...
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They've got some good videos..
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I like Iceland, another reason why:
Link: https://mosaicscience.com/story/iceland-prevent-teen-substance-abuse
There are solutions to every problem, we lack only the will and intelligence to pursue them.
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Yep, with the surprising number of vacant properties - in Calgary, The Kootenays and elsewhere - this makes good sense. Thinking in the right direction...
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Yeah, I like Iceland. If I wasn't moving to Nelson I'd be moving there.
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