The skin of what type of animal is used to treat burns?
Fish skin, usually from Atlantic cod or Nile tilapia, has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that support healing of some wounds including burns and diabetic foot ulcers.
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- How did Queen Victoria make anesthesia popular?
“Queen Victoria used chloroform during childbirth in 1853, which helped make anesthesia socially acceptable.”
Reference: Encyclopaedia Britannica
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What was Ether Day?
On October 16, 1846, dentist William Morton gave the first public demonstration of surgery using ether anesthesia at Massachusetts General Hospital, a date now called "Ether Day."
Which state has a royal palace?
Hawaii is the only US state with a royal palace, ʻIolani Palace in Honolulu, once home to the Hawaiian monarchy.