matdex t1_j9nalvh wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:45 AM

Reply to One in Ten U.S. Adults Pirated TV, Movies or Live Sports in 2022 by abunchofjerks

Only?

matdex t1_j04xu27 wrote on December 14, 2022 at 2:26 AM

Reply to comment by rhb4n8 in TIL that until 2012, when they switched to a bacterial source, Roche Pharmaceuticals used up to 90% of the world's annual star anise crop to produce shikimic acid, a chemical intermediate used in the synthesis of oseltamivir (Tamiflu) by Kintpuash-of-Kush

Traditionally pho does have anise.

matdex t1_iqoozip wrote on October 1, 2022 at 11:35 PM

Reply to comment by Getdeded in Pacific island nations suffered severe depopulation from introduced diseases as a consequence of contact with European vessels, a new study from The Australian National University shows by Wagamaga

They didn't domestic many animals. Europe has cows, chickens, pigs, sheep, goats, etc and the close contact of humans and animals increased chances of diseased jumping species. Influenza from pigs & birds, pox and TB from cows, plague from rats and rodents.