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Nowadays, we use different types of oil – for cooking, maintenance of vehicles, and for other things. But where did this really start? Who discovered oil? A Part of Human History Ever since the start of recorded history, it was known that oil was already part of man’s existence. Earliest records point to about two hundred million years in the past before the dinosaurs roamed the lands. But there were no actual records of the first person or group who discovered oil. Some sources of oil come from animal fat. That is why no one is sure whether the oils used during ancient times actually refer to animal fat or the ones that can be found under the ground. Ancient Writings Early Greek writings show how oil was already a necessity. It was used to set fire to the fleets of enemies. Its thicker version, named as “Pitch,”was also used as a waterproof blocker for Noah’s ark and the basket where the baby Moses was said to have been placed. Also, oil was used by American Indians during...

Do you think history can tell you who discovered the constellation Pegasus? Actually, if you look back and check the records, you wouldn’t find an actual person who discovered the constellation Pegasus. Why? Because this constellation wasn’t actually discovered years ago. Rather, it was invented. Patterns in the Sky No More Originally, the ancient Greeks see the constellations as patterns to be read and examined. But, it was learned that these so-called patterns were actually fixed areas that you can find covering the entire sky. There are about eighty eight (88) modern constellations and Pegasus is one of them. It is also included in the forty eight (48) constellations as listed and invented by the famed Greek astronomer Claudius Ptolemy during circa 150 A.D. The Naming of the Constellation Yes, it was Ptolemy who invented the Pegasus constellation. Ptolemy was known to be the first to call a group of stars as such. The name Pegasus is a beautiful winged horse included in Greek mythology....

Measles is a viral infection affecting the respiratory system. People who are affected by this disease usually show signs such as red eyes, runny nose and fever. It is very contagious and can easily spread via respiration. Furthermore, patients can also have a rash, which is generally described as erythematous and maculopapular. In addition to all these important details, it is also good to know something about its history including who discovered measles. The Discovery of Measles Who discovered measles? A Persian physician named Muhammad ibn Zakariya ar-Razi was credited for the discovery of measles as a different disease from chickenpox and smallpox. He lived from 860 to 932. He published a book written in Arabic entitled “The Book of Smallpox and Measles.” Before that, a similar disease was already found some time in between 165 and 180 A.D. However, people were unsure whether that disease was measles or smallpox. Additional Facts and Other Interesting Details Within the span...

Introduction Medicine is universal to all mankind. It may even be found amongst animals. For example tigers and dogs eat grass when they have digestive problems. Because sickness is common to all, it is impossible to say that one person discovered medicine. Here we give a brief history of medicine in the ancient world. Oldest Discoveries in Medicine Like animals, primitive man used plants as medicine. Animals seem to know what is good for them when they are ill. It may be inherited or instinctive knowledge, or a little bit of both. With prehistoric man it was probably the same thing. Over time with much experimentation, people came to know more and more about the helpful plants around them. These herbs, fruits and vegetables were therefore the first medicine humans discovered. Discovery of Medicine in Egypt Herodotus in his Histories praised the ancient Egyptians as “the healthiest of people,” second only to Libyans. He ascribed this to good weather conditions and a sound health care...

Pneumonia is a very painful disease that affects many people worldwide. It directly affects the lungs, causing them to be inflamed. It is classified into various types, some of the most common of which are parasitic pneumonia, viral pneumonia as well as bacterial pneumonia. Most of the time, patients suffering from this medical condition show signs like breathing difficulty, fever, chest pain and cough. Aside from these highly important things, it is also good to know a little bit of its history including who discovered pneumonia. The Discovery of Pneumonia Who discovered pneumonia? An ancient Greek physician named Hippocrates was the very first one to describe this serious respiratory disease. He lived from 460 B.C. to 370 B.C. He was considered one of the most important individuals in the history of medicine. Furthermore, his contributions are so significant that he is considered until now as the father of medicine. After him came Maimonides, who lived from 1138 to 1204 A.D. He described...