You learn something new everyday: what did you learn today?

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I've learned that some things are best to let bypass one's self and to sincerely and kindheartedly allow others to enjoy the multitude of pleasantness.

Cox 2 inhibitor Celebrex

My Ma has that and it's good for cramps. I thought I would ask her for a couple since it's not a narcotic. Just found out not to take it if you have an allergy to sulfa. That's me - anaphylaxis reaction. Goes to show you not to take someone else's meds.

Tomatoes were not popular in Italy until the late 18th century. Tomatoes were brought to Europe via the Colombian Exchange. Italian physicians believed tomatoes to be poisonous. Before they were used in sauces, tomatoes were seen strictly as decoration.

So were potatoes. Their flowers can be really beautiful. Unfortunately, the varieties widely commercialized today have been so heavily messed up by artificial selection they no longer produce flowers.

how 'bout motrin?

you remember something more accurately if you draw it rather than writing it or visualizing it.

Congress is required by their party to raise money and log phone hours to potential donors.

It can snow at the end of April.

Weird Al Yankovic was on My little pony.

Don't turn in comfort objects.

Chew your food thoroughly before swallowing.

that digitalis works by keeping more calcium in a heart cell, so it can contract more forcefully.

Actually Tylenol works pretty well, but I didn't like taking them if I had a drink of alcohol. Now that I'm giving up my "night caps", I may just stay with the Tylenol to see if it works ok. Aleve has been linked to blood clots and you have to eat with it. Tylenol can be done with an empty stomach.

What I didn't learn today:

How to fix my printer, so now I have to get a new one.

That seems fitting what with the voices he does.

cephalexin can come in big ol' green capsules.