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    December 10, 1901 - Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm

    At the first Nobel Prize Award Ceremony, the king of Sweden distributed the first Nobel Prizes, in accordance with the will of inventor Alfred Nobel. The day was the anniversary of Nobel's death. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences had decided on 10 Nov 1901 to award the first Nobel Prize in Physics to Wilhelm Röntgen for his discovery of X-rays and the first Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Jacobus H. van't Hoff for his work on rates of reaction, equilibrium and osmotic pressure. The first Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was given to Emil von Behring, for his work on serum therapy, particularly for its use in the treatment of diphtheria. His Nobel diploma was dated 30 Oct 1901, signed by staff at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm.

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    December 10, 1954 - Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico

    To determine if a pilot could eject from an airplane at supersonic speed and live, Lt. Col. John Paul Stapp, a flight surgeon, rode a rocket sled to 632 mph. The Sonic Wind was the rocket powered sled that Stapp rode at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The sled's rocket motors generated 40,000 lbs. of thrust and he reached a speed of 632 mph in five seconds. At the end of the ride Stapp was stopped in 1.25 seconds which subjected him to 40 Gs. It was the equivalent of hitting a brick wall in a car traveling at 120 mph. Data from 29 increasingly harsh rocket-sled rides during the 1950s proved invaluable in the design of improved helmets, arm and leg restraints, better aircraft seats, and stronger safety harnesses.

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Health and Beauty Tips In this article are some general health and beauty tips. I hope you will find them of use although don't forget to check the infomation on your cosmetics and skin care items to make sure you are not sacrificing health for beauty. Showers for Winter Skin Care As nice as a hot shower might feel first thing in the morning on a chilly day, do not make it too hot. This will make it more difficult for your skin to keep moisture.

Be aware of the temperature, and cool the water off a bit just before exit the shower. Your skin will fasten in more moisture, and you will keep away that nasty cold moment when you get out of the shower! Diet Right to Counter PMS If you do not like vitamin supplements or over-the-counter drugs, you can counter PMS by rearranging your diet. Carbs, vegetables, and whole grain cereal and bread can aid to ease PMS symptoms. Make sure to evade things like chocolate, coffee, and caffeinated sodas, as this can make the symptoms worse.

"Firming Up" Your Chin To conceal a double chin, get some brown like rose blush and apply it down your jawline from just under your ears to your chin. Use a very tiny amount of white powder on the point of your chin to complete the slimming effect. Shopping Tips When you're going shopping to look for new clothes, make sure you dress appropriately: loose-fitting dresses will make testing out outfits a lot easier. Also, be conscious that not all dressing cubicles mirrors are trust worthy--some are made in a way to make you look smaller!

Make sure to verify the clothes in your own mirror before you pull off those tags. And, above all, take a friend. A second opinion will help make sure you get just what you're looking for. Simple Blemish Safeguard It's not startling that just about anything by your face can have an effect on how clear your skin is. Make sure to keep the mouthpiece of your phone clean, and don't chew on your writing utensils --or, if you can't help it, wash those, too. browse practicalcures for extra details on this subject Easing a Cold There's no solution for the common cold, but there are a couple of things you can do to relieve the symptoms and get well more quickly.

Have a cup of warm water with table salt mixed in nearby at all times and, whenever you can, gargle with it. Ensure the water is warm, but not too hot, and that the salt remains mixed in. Doing that on a usual basis not only aids to cut down the cold, but also relieves your throat. Do Not Abandon Your Appearance Even if you are staying your house presently and nobody is going to see you, go through your usual hygiene habits. Stopping for a day could be harmful to your skin, hair, and teeth ... and keeping up will make you feel better, too.

Clean Your Brushes Filthy makeup equipment can build up with oil and germs with regular use ... and if you're prone to acne, this can be particularly disastrous! Cleanse your equipment and applicators at least once every fortnight. You'll be amazed how good this is.

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