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.
Marcie Edmonds of Phoenix says she was shocked last year after she receieved a $83,046 bill for two doses of an anti-venom drug that costs just $100 per dose in Mexico.dmond's insurance, Humana, covered $57, 509 of the charges. Now, she's being asked to foot the remainder - $25, 537. Chandler Regional told AZ Central in a statement that bill covers the out-of-network costs for Edmond's treatment since the hospital doesn't fall under Humana's network.