Much of the Capitol building floors, including these stairs, is constructed using a combination of White Vermont marble and imported Italian Travertine marble. Marble was used in order to save on up-keep and would save the state money in the long run.
The milbemycins are a group of macrolides chemically related to the avermectins and were first isolated in 1972 from Streptomyces hygroscopicus. They are used in veterinary medicine as antiparasitic agents against worms, ticks and fleas.
Mutamycin (mitomycin) for Injection is an antibiotic that acts as an antineoplastic (anticancer) medication used to treat cancer of the stomach and pancreas. The brand name of this medication is discontinued, but generic versions may be available. Common side effects include nausea and vomiting (may be severe), stomach/abdominal pain, or loss of appetite. Temporary hair loss may occur.