The Periodic Table
In 1869, Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev created a table of the chemical elements arranged in order of atomic number so that elements with similar atomic structure appear in vertical columns. Gaps were left for yet to be discovered elements. The first scientific discovery of an element occurred around 1669, which was phosphorus. In 1869 there were 69 known elements; in 2019 there are 118 known elements.
The Scientific Method
Muslim scholars, between the 10th and 14th centuries, are attributed to being the greatest influencers behind the development of the scientific method. Today it consists of a series of steps which include: making an observation, formulating a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis through experimentation, accepting or modifying the hypothesis, and then developing a law and/or theory.
Alzheimer’s
An irreversible, progressive disease that slowly destroys memory, thinking and reasoning skills. For most people, symptoms first appear in their mid-60s. It is named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer, who in 1906 identified changes in the brain tissue of a woman with symptoms of mental illness. It is suggested that more than 5.5 million Americans may have Alzheimer’s. As of the printing of this book, there is no cure.
Butyric Acid
A saturated fatty acid found in butter, raw milk, ghee, animal fats and plant oils. It is also formed in, and thus found in, our colon. Consuming butyric acid has been shown to aid in digestion, calm inflammation, and improve gastrointestinal health. It is a colorless liquid with a penetrating and unpleasant odor that smells like vomit.
Van de Graaff Generator
Looking like a big aluminum ball on a pedestal, it was invented by American physicist Robert J. Van de Graff around the 1930s. Generally used for scientific experiments, it is basically an electrostatic machine that can generate high voltages, and its purpose is to accelerate subatomic particles. It is also used for entertainment because when touching the sphere, one’s hair literally stands on end.
Chemtrail
The visible trail left in the sky by an aircraft. Scientists explain they are man-made clouds formed under ordinary conditions. Conspiracy theorists believe they consist of chemical or biological agents released by the government or a secret agency for purposes such as to modify the weather, population control via sterilization, and even mind control.
The Arrhenius Equation
Created by Swedish chemist Svante August Arrhenius in 1899, it describes the effect of temperature on the velocity of a chemical reaction, such as the souring of milk.
Johann Joachim Becher Theory About Phlogiston
A German alchemist, Becher developed his theory in 1667, which attempted to explain processes such as combustion and rusting. Becher postulated that a fire-like element called phlogiston was responsible for these types of reactions. Phlogiston remained the dominant theory until the 1770s, when it was proved to be incorrect.
Josef Mengele
Known as the “Angel of Death,” Mengele was a Nazi doctor during World War II at the Auschwitz concentration camp. He is known for conducting horrific medical experiments on the prisoners. After the war, he reportedly moved to Brazil, changed his identity, and died in 1979.