From 1976 to 1989 an unknown taping noise was audible worldwide on commercial and civilian communications (tv broadcast, commercial aviation, SW radio). The source was the Duga radar “The Russian Woodpecker” a huge over-the-horizon radar used by the Soviets as a missile detection system.

The Brussel Sprouts have been systematically bred to be less bitter and taste better since the 90s.

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Aloe Vera contains a growth hormone, gibberellin, and a polysaccharide, glucomannan, that promotes fibroblast proliferation and collagen synthesis, making skin heal better. Additionally, aloe vera has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.