In fact, most of Dubaiâs economy is centered on money or conspicuous consumption. Although the city boasts scenic coastline and a desert oasis, there is little to do outside of spending money in large shopping centers or on expensive outings, such as day-trips on yachts or renting a helicopter.
THE morning sickness drug thalidomide, which caused pregnant women to give birth to babies without arms and legs, was first developed by the Nazis, probably as part of their chemical weapons programme, according to new research.f, as their research suggests, thalidomide was first developed by scientists working in wartime Germany, it could have implications for the liability of the German government. So far it has given compensation only to German victims, although the drug was distributed in 46 countries.
Lugols iodine, also called Lugols solution, was named after its developer, Jean Lugol, a French physician who produced it in 1829. It was used as an antiseptic for over a century.In 1986, after the Chernobyl disaster, the Polish government used Lugols iodine to replace and block any intake of radioactive iodine.ugols iodine, also called Lugols solution, was named after its developer, Jean Lugol, a French physician who produced it in 1829. It was used as an antiseptic for over a century.