Thursday 29 October 2009

Curry to Fight Cancer?

Scientists have reported that an extract found in turmeric can kill off cancer cells. The chemical, curcumin, is also being tested as a treatment for arthritis and dementia! So, maybe my preference for low cost Indian food, as opposed to expensive Michelin starred restaurants,will stand me in good stead in the long run!

Your Thursday questions are: -
  1. At the age of 77, who became the oldest person to go into space today in 1998?

  2. Nazi Joseph Goebbels (right) was born today in 1897 and held what post in the German government from 1933 to 1945?

  3. Which explorer and courtier was beheaded today in 1618 for alleged treason against King James II?
Yesterday's Answers: 1. Statue of Liberty; 2. Polio; 3. Venice

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