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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- Who invented the stethoscope?
“French doctor René Laennec invented the stethoscope in 1816 after rolling up paper to listen to a patient's heart.”
Reference: Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Where does the word "stethoscope" come from?
The word "stethoscope" comes from Greek words meaning "chest" and "examine."
Amazing fact about the invention of the lighter
The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.