Perhaps the most extreme example of short-term memory is a chess master who can explore several possible solutions mentally before choosing the one that will lead to checkmate. This ability to hold on to a piece of information temporarily in order to complete a task is specifically human.
Scorpion Venom $39,000,000 per gallon Scorpions use their venom as a defense against predators and to kill prey, but only 25 species of scorpion have venom that would be lethal to humans. The protein found in scorpion venom, however, can be used to treat pain in humans who suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS), inflammatory bowel disease, and rheumatoid arthritis.
1 According to the human-guided search engine Chacha.com, cream of tartar is usually sold in a bundle with three or four bottles at around $20. 2  This average price is supported by most auction sites. 3  Amazon.com, for example, sells creams of tartar of different brands at $15 for a single pound. The Regal Cream of Tartar, for example, is sold at $7 for a 16-ounce pack. 2  This will fall around $2.28 per ounce. 3  The bottom line is that the prices vary according to the brand. 4  Some go according to the average price while others go beyond it.