On March 23, 2011, actress and Hollywood legend, Elizabeth Taylor, died of a cardiac arrest in Los Angeles. Her death at 79 caused shock waves around the world at the loss of one of the world's last great movie stars. Despite her glittering career, Elizabeth Taylor's life had been blighted by ill health, tragedy and failed marriages leading to addictions to alcohol and prescription drugs. In this episode, expert Coroner and Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Michael Hunter examines Elizabeth Taylor's extensive medical history to try and discover what caused the death of this Hollywood icon.
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Start your journey of discovery with Our History, as we bring you eye-opening documentaries and educational programmes about our world history. We will guide you through awe-inspiring events from our past and help you get a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events that have shaped the world we live in today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are three lessons you can learn about history?
History is filled with examples of how mistakes can be learned from. They can be applied to today's business challenges.
We have learned from the past that there are always other ways to do things. There are always people out there who think outside the box and take risks that make them stand out.
History has shown us that often it is the underdogs that succeed. So when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or even lost, look back to those times when the underdog won.
You can learn from the past, and bring those lessons into the future. Learn from others' successes and failures.
These lessons will help improve your success rate.
How can you easily learn from the mistakes and victories of human history?
It doesn't take long for history to make a comeback. Learning from the mistakes of human past history doesn't require much time. Make sure you don't repeat them!
Recognize the lessons from the past to help you build your business.
This can be done by reading books about leadership and management strategies, as well as case studies from successful companies that have existed for decades.
You can learn from their successes and avoid the pitfalls they fell into.
You can also look at examples of businesses which have been bankrupt. They failed because of this. Are there common themes between these failures? These insights can help you avoid making costly mistakes.
You can also read about historical figures like Abraham Lincoln, John D. Rockefeller and Steve Jobs. They had some of the most impressive resumes in the world, yet none knew how to manage people or run a company. Learn from their mistakes to help you make better decisions.
Learning from human history's mistakes and victories is simple. Simply spend a few seconds each day reflecting on the successes and failures of the past to find ways to use them today.
What are some lessons learned from history?
We have three lessons from history. First, to truly change the world, one must take responsibility for it. It is important to make sure that people are prepared for change when you try to improve their lives. The third thing you must do to improve the future is to first change how people live.
The first lesson is to recognize that there are two options for changing the world. One is to fight to get it. The other is to create. It is easy to lose sight of why you started a fight in the first place when you are focusing on winning.
Although you cannot control the reactions of people to your ideas, you can control how they are presented. If you want to persuade someone, you'll eventually fail. However, if you are determined to motivate someone to take action, you will succeed.
People had an idea, and they decided to take action. This is how most great movements started. No matter whether you are creating change, or reacting to it. Here are three ways you can make your mark: Be clear about the things you want, be honest with where you came from, be courageous enough to go where no other person has gone before, and be clear about who you are.
The second lesson is that we all have a choice. We can either wait for our lives to happen to us, or we can choose to make them happen. This means we must decide what kind of life we want to lead. Do we expect someone else to let us live? Or do you want to be in control of your destiny?
I think we're living a golden time right now. There are more possibilities than ever before, which has created a lot of excitement. It's exciting that people feel empowered and able to create their futures.
It can also cause problems. Because not everyone knows exactly what they want or even how to get it, it's important to figure out what you want and find a way to get it.
Let's say, for instance, that you are looking to buy a home. You could either sit back and expect someone to gift you a Home Depot gift certificate. Or, you can ask yourself, "What do I love to be doing?" Look for a job which allows you to do that. Next, apply for financing.
Now let's imagine you wanted to travel around the world. Perhaps you are asking, "Where do i want to go?" The next step is to start saving money, research countries online, talk with friends, etc. The final step is to book a flight.
Let's pretend you didn’t know what your goal was. You'd likely end up doing one of these things anyway. But by asking yourself questions like this, you increase your chances of getting what you want. It might seem ridiculous, but it's true.
And the third lesson is that no matter what happens next, you can always improve the future. It is easy to see why. Our choices impact who we become and who we are.
Use history to your advantage, to learn from other people's failures and successes and to keep improving until success.
If you don’t believe you can offer anything, you’re already behind. You must believe that you are capable of doing more than you thought possible.
If you don't know where to begin, start with what you know. Start small and build from there. Look back at the things you've done throughout your lifetime. What have you failed to do? Which areas have you excelled? What have you done to overcome obstacles?
Don't forget to remember that only you can limit your potential. No matter what anyone says, you can do anything you put your mind to.
Benjamin Franklin once said that "Nothing will work without you."
Who was the first to say that those who don’t learn from history are ignorant?
Although we wish for a world where everyone learned from history, learning from our mistakes is more important than living in that ideal world.
You can't learn anything better than trying it wrong.
It is a mistake to not do it correctly the first time.
As long as you keep making changes, you'll eventually find out why you made the change in the first place.
It is possible to discover that you could have done things better the first time around.
However, that doesn't mean you should not try again. That means you've learnt a lot.
You may not be able to avoid making mistakes, but you can certainly minimize them. And that's the difference between success and failure.
Acknowledging your mistakes begins the process. Next, look at your mistakes objectively and ask yourself "What have I learned?"
You'll find that mistakes can be viewed as lessons if you are honest with yourself. They're opportunities to grow.
Thomas Edison had to go through the exact same thing. He failed many more times before he invented the lightbulb.
He didn't let his failures discourage him. Instead, he took each failure as an opportunity and improved his design.
He developed the most well-known form of lighting we have today.
So, if you fail, don't get discouraged. Learn from your mistakes. Please take advantage of them.
You can then try again.
Statistics
- The classic clown stylings we know today have specific origins, according to u/Bodark34. (lifehacker.com)
- According to Smithsonian, mailing young James Beagle through postage cost only 15 cents, although his parents paid him $50. (medium.com)
- According to the wiki Napoleon Bonaparte who led many successful battles during the French revolution and gained popularity as Little Corporal was 1.68 meters long, equivalent to 5 foot 6 inches, which is indeed the average height of men. (knownepal.net)
- For example, your chance of survival might go from 10% to 30% in some zones. (lifehacker.com)
- According to the Washington Post, Coming back to babies' mailing, the most extended trip taken by a “mailed” child happened to be in 1915. (medium.com)
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How To
Discovery of Penicillin: Successful Inventions Made by Accident
How did penicillin get created?
Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered penicillin after noticing mold growing on bacteria cultures that he had not kept. He believed the mold might kill the bacteria so he set out to find a way that would destroy the mold.
Penicillin was found to kill the mold. He then realized that this new drug could also be used against bacteria. The discovery penicillin was one among the most significant medical advances ever. It saved millions and changed medicine forever.
Alexander Fleming did not know at first that his discovery would prove so significant. No one else knew the same. Penicillin would soon be a powerful antibiotic.
Scientists discovered penicillin could be used to treat bacterial infections, but this was not until after World War II. In 1945, the U.S. Army asked Dr. Fleming if he could use penicillin to treat soldiers suffering from wounds infected with deadly germs. Dr. Fleming consented to try.
Penicillin is effective against many types of infections, as it turned out. Penicillin was an invaluable lifesaver for wounded soldiers in World War II. It also saved many lives for doctors after the war.
Dr. Fleming had no idea that his discovery would have such an impact. He was just trying to prevent mold growth on the bacteria cultures that his research had taught him. But he couldn't imagine how this simple experiment would lead to an incredible medical breakthrough.
It's not surprising that many of the discoveries we make every day don’t amount to anything extraordinary. These discoveries are nothing more than experiments, done for no particular purpose.
When you look back over history, you see that sometimes those seemingly unimportant experiments can change everything.
Discoveries that seem to have nothing in common end up being incredibly important. Penicillin was discovered. Photography. Or electricity. Or even computers.
Invention does not happen simply because someone thinks up a brilliant idea. It occurs because someone has a problem. Then they experiment to solve their problem.
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