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We’ve talked about space elevators, or cable cars, in the past. But they may only be able to be used by robots, because of the radiation surrounding the earth.

Kelly Young writes in New Scientist that space elevators could be a cheap way to get cargo and possibly people into space one day. This could be especially important if we establish colonies on the moon, or even on Mars. But there’s one problem: any human riding one of these through the Van Allen radiation belts that surround the earth would get a lethal dose of radiation. The reason that astronauts have not been injured in this way is because they traveled so quickly through this area, but a space elevator would be a much slower ride.

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Not all women realize that semen is an antidepressant. But some women have the misfortune to be allergic to their partner’s sperm?which can certainly cause problems. But don’t despair?more frequent sex can be the cure!

Women who have vaginal itching, burning and other symptoms after intercourse may be allergic to their partner’s semen. In some cases, substances such as certain medications and foods, may cause allergic reactions when transmitted through seminal fluid. Women may be particularly susceptible to this during puberty, menstruation and menopause.
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In her latest diary, Anne Strieber writes: “Christmas is coming, a time when we begin to think about the presents we’d like to get and the ones we plan to give. Giving, if it is done in the right way, can be a major chance for spiritual growth. I recently received a message about this that I want to share with you.”

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Superbugs are antibiotic-resistant bacteria that usually pass from person to person in hospitals, because of the large amounts of antibiotics that are administered there. The sad fact is, you can leave the hospital even sicker than you were when you entered!?especially since we now know that doctors are spreading superbugs with their cellphones. Now it has been discovered that simply staying in a room in the intensive care unit previously occupied by a patient with treatment-resistant bacteria may increase the odds of acquiring such bacteria yourself.
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