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  Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia is literally defined as the “fear of thenumber six hundred sixty-six (666).”  It is a fear that originated from theBiblical verse Revelation 13:18, which indicates that the number 666 is theNumber of the Beast, linked to Satan or the … Continue reading →

  Charles Bonnet syndrome is a condition that causes patients with visual lossto have complex visual hallucinations.  It was first described by CharlesBonnet in 1760 and was incorporated into English-speaking psychiatry in1982.  Most of the people afflicted with Charles Bonnet Syndrome areindividuals … Continue reading →

  Manganese is a metallic element that gets into water after contact with rocks and minerals in the ground. It’s a natural compound and is also found in low levels in foods such as green vegetables, tea and cereals. The … Continue reading →

-The oldest form or surgery is trepanning, drilling holes in the skull. -The earliest form of electric shock treatment involved electric eels. -If it is a drug, it has a side effect. -A melcryptovestimentaphiliac is someone who compulsively steals ladies … Continue reading →

-The number one cause of blindness in the United States is diabetes. -Cephalacaudal recapitulation is the reason our extremities develop faster than the rest of us. -During a kiss as many as 278 bacteria colonies are exchanged. -Mageiricophobia is the … Continue reading →