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What is a hair splinter?
Hairs from a person's head, eyebrows, eyelashes can get stuck near the eye and lead to infection. This is not very common but can also happen with pet hair or other fibers around an individual's environment. Signs of infection include redness and swelling at the site of the splinter which may becomeRead more
Hairs from a person’s head, eyebrows, eyelashes can get stuck near the eye and lead to infection.
This is not very common but can also happen with pet hair or other fibers around an individual’s environment. Signs of infection include redness and swelling at the site of the splinter which may become purulent in nature. Cosmetic removal is usually all that is required to remove the intruding hair. Removal may require sedation for children who cannot hold still during their examination by their pediatrician or practitioner; in such cases it must be ensured that as little pressure as possible is applied so as not to damage sensitive ocular tissues!
See lessWhat does the color ivory look like?
Ivory is a pure white color. Ivory has traditionally been prized for its light creamy tint, and was the only plentiful natural pigment available. Cream inks were used to print books before the invention of printing presses when black ink proved difficult to see on a coarse, grained surface such as aRead more
Ivory is a pure white color.
Ivory has traditionally been prized for its light creamy tint, and was the only plentiful natural pigment available. Cream inks were used to print books before the invention of printing presses when black ink proved difficult to see on a coarse, grained surface such as animal skin or papyrus. It became an obsolete drawing medium by about 1530 (see chalk). The Dutch “Van Gelders Fles” produced paper from recycled material with unattractive brown stains; it was invented around 1650 and called “Old Hollander.” As tastes changed, rich people had yeasted wines that they stored in ivory-colored containers so they would not be seen at their dinner tables drinking transparent beverages
See lessWhat’s the difference between sensei and shishō/shishou?
Sensei has to do with rank (seniority, position, status) and/or teaching skills. Shishō means 'master', but is reserved for samurai's personal masters (e.g., a swordsmanship master). Shishou used more broadly for all people who are masters of some skill. So you can refer to your teacher as shishou iRead more
Sensei has to do with rank (seniority, position, status) and/or teaching skills.
Shishō means ‘master’, but is reserved for samurai’s personal masters (e.g., a swordsmanship master).
Shishou used more broadly for all people who are masters of some skill. So you can refer to your teacher as shishou in Japanese regardless of age or rank.
See lessWhat is Prima Nocta?
Prima Nocta is a phrase meaning "First Night." It's also an ancient and lesser known law that was enforced at one time in various cultures whereby the reigning monarch could take the virginity of any newlywed. Historically it's been associated with kings exercising their power over their subjects, bRead more
Prima Nocta is a phrase meaning “First Night.” It’s also an ancient and lesser known law that was enforced at one time in various cultures whereby the reigning monarch could take the virginity of any newlywed. Historically it’s been associated with kings exercising their power over their subjects, but Prima Nocta can be practiced by anyone at any level of power.
People are often taught this is a fake or made up term, so nobody expects when someone takes advantage of them for sexual pleasure after they’ve just married their partner. The victim will feel guilty and ashamed because they ascribe to the cultural wrongs about sex being shameful and dirty while desiring it with such passion.
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