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.
Thalidomide was first used in the late 1950's all over the world as a. that would help stop nausea and insomnia in pregnant women.Soon after, it was discovered to be the cause of severe birth defects in the offspring of women who had taken the drug.Thalidomide was immediately withdrawn worldwide but investigators have continued to see its potential in the treatment of other conditions.halidomide was first used in the late 1950's all over the world as a. that would help stop nausea and insomnia in pregnant women.