The not so mad hatter.

[Huertecilla]

Interesting article about the chemical formerly used in the first stage of felt making; the defurring.

http://www.cas.org/news/insights/science-connections/mad-hatter

 

[Bugguy]

Interesting article... it gives new insights into camel urine. I always wondered what purpose it served.

Actually, I enjoyed following some of the references and looking at the primary sources. More esoteric knowledge from the Forum.

 

[ManofKent]

Interesting article - I hadn't heard of the syphilis treatment connection.

 

[Huertecilla]

De nada señores.

Yes, I read all the linked articles too. I usually do. Sometimes sheer endless as those have linked articles to linked articles and more often than not somewhere underway I order a book too.