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The mathematician Kurt Gödel was obsessed by the fear that he would die by poisoning. He refused to eat a meal unless it was prepared by his wife, the only person he trusted. When she fell ill and was sent to hospital, Gödel died of starvation.
His death is sad, but also ironic: The man who discovered that even logical systems are incomplete — that some truths are unprovable — died because he demanded complete proof that his food was safe. He demanded more of his lasagne than he did of logic.
“Don’t eat unless you are 100 per cent certain your food is safe” is a principle that will kill a person as certainly as any poison. So, in the face of uncertainty about our food we take precautions and then we eat — knowing there remains the slimmest chance an unknown enemy has laced our meal with arsenic.
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The mathematician Kurt Gödel was obsessed by the fear that he would die by poisoning. He refused to eat a meal unless it was prepared by his wife, the only person he trusted. When she fell ill and was sent to hospital, Gödel died of starvation.
His death is sad, but also ironic: The man who discovered that even logical systems are incomplete — that some truths are unprovable — died because he demanded complete proof that his food was safe. He demanded more of his lasagne than he did of logic.
“Don’t eat unless you are 100 per cent certain your food is safe” is a principle that will kill a person as certainly as any poison. So, in the face of uncertainty about our food we take precautions and then we eat — knowing there remains the slimmest chance an unknown enemy has laced our meal with arsenic.
Kurt Gödel: Life, Work, and Legacy
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The 'life-changing' allergies triggered by gel polish
The chemicals in gel nail polishes, methacrylates, can trigger an allergic reaction if they leak into the skin, which can see nails loosen and the skin develop a severe rash.
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Foods That Fight Pain
What you eat could make you feel better. Discover with the help of this WebMD slideshow foods, nutrients, and spices that can help lessen inflammation and ease your aches.
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Pain in chest when swallowing: Causes, treatments, and pain relief
Pain in the chest when swallowing can be caused by food, acid reflux, or underlying conditions, such as esophagitis. Learn more here.
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9 home treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Harvard Health
GERD, or acid reflux, can lead to heartburn, a bad taste in your mouth, and other unpleasant symptoms. Here are some treatments you can try at home....
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GERD: Can certain medications make it worse?
Certain medicines can make symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) worse. Learn more.
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Pain in chest when swallowing: Causes, treatments, and pain relief
Pain in the chest when swallowing can be caused by food, acid reflux, or underlying conditions, such as esophagitis. Learn more here.9 home treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Harvard Health
GERD, or acid reflux, can lead to heartburn, a bad taste in your mouth, and other unpleasant symptoms. Here are some treatments you can try at home....GERD: Can certain medications make it worse?
Certain medicines can make symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) worse. Learn more.
My chest hurts sometimes when drinking water. Why is this?
Answer (1 of 20): May be you drink water in hurry and standing position!! Take a glass of water calmly in sitting position and take 3 breaths in between i.e. gulp water in 3parts.
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A heart attack (medically referred to as a myocardial infarction) might lead to:
- Chest pain – a feeling of pressure, heaviness, tightness or squeezing across your chest
- Pain in other parts of the body – it can feel as if the pain is spreading from your Chest to your arms (usually the left arm, but it can affect both arms), jaw, neck, back and tummy
- Feeling lightheaded or dizzy
- Sweating
- Shortness of breath
- Feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting)
- An overwhelming feeling of anxiety (similar to a panic attack)
- Coughing or wheezing.
Emergency phone numbers
Telephone numbers to report emergencies including Triple Zero, Teletype, calls from mobile phones, ambulance, fire and police.
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Emil Minty. Actor: The Road Warrior. Emil (pronounced Em-eel) Minty was born in late 1972 in the Australian state of New South Wales, possibly in Lidcombe, a south-western suburb of Sydney. He certainly went to school at Lidcombe and was only 8 years old when he won the part in a 1981 movie...
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It looks like jumping overboard from a ship, is becoming a national pastime, very sad.
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Passenger overboard on cruise ship off Australia
Passengers were forced to stay on board the ship while a frantic search was conducted overnight.
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What Is Dartitis? (and How To Overcome It!) | DartHelp.com
Dartitis is a medical condition experienced by dart players. It is an unexplained loss of motor control in the hand, wrist, or arm. It is similar to “the yips”, and results in the inability to properly release the dart during a throw.
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Don’t Make These Morning Mistakes
Your morning routine can set the tone for the rest of your day. So don’t do these things when you get up!
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During the six weeks of treatment, LDL-C decreased by 48.5% with the daily dosing regimen, compared with 40.9% with the alternate day dosing regimen (Figure 1).
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Efficacy of alternate day versus daily dosing of rosuvastatin - PMC
Compared with other statins, rosuvastatin has a relatively long half-life, which may allow for the administration of this medication on an alternate day basis. To compare the efficacy of administering rosuvastatin on a daily basis versus on an ...
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Five Dollar Notes | Sterling & Currency
Five dollar notes were issued in Australia between 1967 and 1992. Some can be quite valuable with particular serial numbers or if in mint condition.
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Back in 1967 a man and wife walked proudly in Brisbane with two new $5 notes in his pocket. He pulled out a handkerchief and the notes fell from his pocket. A gust of wind blew them high into a bush. They both reached for the notes and their hands met together. They exclaimed simultaneously, "HIGH FIVES!" being happy with the outcome.
Thus this is where the term 'high fives" comes from.
Please disregard any other stories as this was a first.
Thus this is where the term 'high fives" comes from.
Please disregard any other stories as this was a first.
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Guide to Cancers of the Head and Neck
White patch in your mouth? Trouble swallowing? WebMD explains what you need to know about head and neck cancers.
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You can still buy a 'Penny Farthing' - this new vintage model would set you back around $1,000. Old models up to $12,000.
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