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    health and irresistible. ! The cacao bean was founded by an ancient tribe called the Olmecs between the time of 1200 to 300 B.C. They were a tribe that inhabited the tropical lowlands of South America and would be the first to domesticate the plant and use the beans. The Olmec tribe would be responsible also for naming these bitter seeds that held secrets to power and health (Ziegler 400). ! Along would come the Mayans and Aztecs who would also become fond of the cacao bean. It would be used for physical

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    human live in a home that has no traces of the environment inside of their domestic life. They engage in a large amount of cleanness‚ an argument made by Alaimo‚ a practice made exclusively by humans to keep their living space isolated from germs‚ insects‚ and other

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    To what extent did medical advancements during world war two impact the lives of soldiers? One may argue that one of the most helpful drugs during word war two‚ penicillin‚ was discovered in 1960‚ prior to world war two. Although penicillin wasn’t discovered during world war two‚ it was improved on many levels during the time such as production on an industrial scale‚ it became much more readily available‚ and by 1945 it was 20 times stronger than the 1939 version of penicillin. Therefore‚ even

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    Harvesting Cacao is Hard Work We tend to think of chocolate making as an assembly-line process. Most people picture automated presses plopping out candies onto conveyor belts at speeds unmatched by humans. But before cacao reaches the machinery of a chocolate factory‚ it must first pass through the hands of a farmer. Making chocolate takes years of manual labor. Like most agricultural crops‚ cacao must be closely monitored by farmers. They regularly walk their fields and check for pests‚

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    Name of Experiment: Chili Pepper isn’t Just Hot. It’s a Medicine. CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Chilli pepper species are reported to contain many different compounds‚ including capsaicinoids (e.g.capsaicin)‚ carotenoids and flavonoids. Some studies show that Capsicum and capsaicin may have anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial effects. Red chili pepper is hot. That’s what we all knew. But there are people who can eat it just like candy‚ saying that it is tasty‚ sweet‚ and medicinal. We can definitely

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    Syrup as Mosquito Larvae Killer focuses on lessening the rate of dengue victims. This experiment test if we can prevent mosquitoes to increase their numbers in a short period of time. This insect repellent is also an eco-friendly type that neither destroys nor affects the environment. Using this kind of repellent we assure that we can lessen the rate of mosquito larvae. a. Background of the Study. Organic Syrup as Larvae-Mosquito killer is an eco-friendly since it is made by organic ingredients

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    flavor to just about anything you are cooking‚ but also has many other benefits that may cause you to add it to your diet. It is known to reduce blood pressure and ease the symptoms of emphysema and bronchitis. Basil also makes a good natural insect repellent when rubbed on your skin. Dietary Fiber 2. Dietary fiber promotes regularity‚ helps control caloric intake and promotes weight loss. It may also reduce the risk of certain cancer sandcardiovascular diseases‚ and help people with diabetes control

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    fact that earwax is important and should not be removed in any dangerous means. Though it can be gross once accumulated‚ ear wax helps reduce the risk of infections due to its antibacterial properties. Ear wax also acts as an insect repellent which keeps bugs and other insects out of your ears. The wax on

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    Dengue fever Dengue fever is a virus-based disease spread by mosquitoes. Dengue fever is caused by one of four different but related viruses. It is spread by the bite of mosquitoes‚ most commonly the mosquito Aedesaegypti‚ which is found in tropic and subtropic regions. This includes parts of: * Indonesian archipelago into northeastern Australia * South and Central America * Southeast Asia * Sub-Saharan Africa Dengue fever is being seen more in world travelers. Dengue fever

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    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodlouse A woodlouse is a crustacean with a rigid‚ segmented‚ long exoskeleton and fourteen jointed limbs. Woodlice form the suborderOniscidea within the order Isopoda‚ with over 3‚000 known species. The woodlouse has a shell-like exoskeleton‚ which it must progressively shed as it grows. The moult takes place in two stages; the back half is lost first‚ followed two or three days later by the front. This method of moulting is different from that of most arthropods

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