Tuesday 29 May 2012
Did you know...
... that the hirola (pictured) is often referred to as the "four-eyed antelope" due to its large preorbital glands?
... that the use of noise by Ottoman military bands inspired European composers such as Haydn, Beethoven, and Mozart?
... that Raymond P. Ahlquist's discovery of adrenergic receptor subtypes was at first largely ignored but eventually led to the development of widely prescribed beta blocker drugs?
... that Pragyananda Mahasthavir was the first Theravada Buddhist monk wearing yellow robes to be seen in Kathmandu since the 14th century?
... that the pro-gay rap song "BEN (Better Everything Now)" was inspired by the coming out of the artist's gay friend and the It Gets Better campaign?
... that Sting supports Bees for Development?
... that National Hero Iswahyudi, dissatisfied with life in Australia, took a rubber boat back to Indonesia?
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