Did you know that the anti-convulsants that were found in our drinking water have the following side effects?

-hyperactivity in children -drowsiness -slowing of cognitive functions -ataxia -psychomotor slowing -weight gain http://www.neuroland.com/sz/anticon/side_effects.htm This was undoubtedly found in our water supplies because I’m sure so many Americans are taking anti-convulsants these days! (We need to end our addiction to anti-convulsants.) http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory?id=4416882 Could this be why we’re such sheep these days who are always looking [...]

1. Which of the following was an effect of the growth in mining?

1. Which of the following was an effect of the growth in mining? A. Decreased crime due to the prevalence of law enforcement officers in the new territories. B. The rise of boomtowns in areas where gold, silver, copper, and lead were found. C. Fewer railroad stops in the areas where mines were built. D. [...]

What is the most striking feature of the following narrative and why. Just looking for opinions.?

Shurippak -a city which thou knowest, (And) which on Euphrates’ banks is set- That city was ancient, (as were) the gods within it, When their heart led the great gods to produce the flood. There were Anu, their father, Valiant Enlil, their counselor, Ninurta, their herald, Ennuge, their irrigator. Ninigiku-Ea was also present with them; [...]