1 In describing an instance of intense anger, you might say, as a figure of speech, that bile rose in your throat. But for some people bile does indeed rise, perhaps not as far as the throat but far enough to cause digestive distress and serious damage to the lining of the stomach and esophagus. The symptoms are similar to heartburn, and many sufferers are told they have gastroesophageal reflux disease, known as acid reflux.
BRASSIDIUM BLUE BUTTERFLY. Brassidium is an intergeneric hybrid between the orchid genera Brassia and Oncidium. Blue butterfly is an asset for collectors due to the frequency of its blooming cycle.It is star shaped with maroon spots and a striking large, light blue lip.RASSIDIUM BLUE BUTTERFLY. Brassidium is an intergeneric hybrid between the orchid genera Brassia and Oncidium. Blue butterfly is an asset for collectors due to the frequency of its blooming cycle.
A member of the platinum group metals, iridium is white, resembling platinum, but with a slight yellowish cast. Because of its hardness, brittleness, and very high melting point, solid iridium is difficult to machine, form, or work, thus powder metallurgy is commonly employed, instead.he discovery of iridium is intertwined with that of platinum and the other metals of the platinum group. Native platinum used by ancient Ethiopians and by South American cultures always contained a small amount of the other platinum group metals, including iridium.