๐ Penicillin Was Originally Named "Mold Juice"! ๐
Back in 1928, while bacteriologist Alexander Fleming was away on vacation, he left a petri dish in his lab ๐ฝ๏ธ. When he returned, he discovered that a liquid around the mold had killed the bacteria in the dish! ๐ฆ ๐ฅ This led to the creation of the worldโs first antibiotic, but before it was known as penicillin, it was humorously called "mold juice"! ๐งซ๐ง Talk about a surprising discovery! facts fun fact science history
โ๏ธโ Medical Errors Are a Leading Cause of Death
According to researchers at Johns Hopkins ๐ฅ๐, medical errors are responsible for an estimated 250,000 deaths annually in the United States. That makes them the third leading cause of death after heart disease โค๏ธ and cancer ๐๏ธ. These errors can include misdiagnoses ๐ฉบ, medication mistakes ๐, or procedural mishaps ๐. A sobering reminder of the importance of precision and care in healthcare! ๐๐ก facts
๐ฆ Plastic Can Become Vanilla Flavoring?! ๐คฏ
In an astonishing discovery, researchers have figured out how to transform plastic bottles into vanilla flavoring using genetically modified bacteria, as revealed in a 2021 study in Green Chemistry ๐งช๐ฌ. Vanillin, the compound responsible for the vanilla flavor, is in high demand due to its use in foods ๐ฐ, cosmetics ๐, medicines ๐, cleaning products ๐งฝ, and even herbicides ๐ฟ. But while this method shows that itโs possible to convert plastic into vanilla flavor, donโt expect to taste plastic-bottle-flavored ice cream just yet ๐ฆ. The study only proves the process works, but doesn't confirm if it's safe for humans to consume ๐. facts fun fact science