World War II

Over 175 World War II Bombs Found Underneath Children’s Playground In UK

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More than 175 unexploded bombs, dating back from World War II have been discovered underneath a children’s playground in northern England, according to a report in BBC. The ordnance, described as practice bombs, still contain charge and were found in Wooler, Northumberland, in January with experts fearful that more will be unearthed. “As these have … Read more

How The Brain Can Miraculously Switch Off Pain

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The Conversation

In the second world war, the physician Henry Beecher observed that some of his soldier patients, despite being injured on the battlefield, required no strong painkillers to manage their pain. In some cases, the injury was as severe as losing part of a limb. A truly remarkable phenomenon had come into play – the effects … Read more