Dalton's eyes: scientific history
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Dalton believed that color-blindness was caused by a defective vitreous humor in the eyes. Later research proved that the vision problem is caused by a defective maternal x chromosome that effect the ability to see certain wavelengths. Research showed that Dalton could not see medium wavelengths.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1995
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Ubermenshen: Nazi statuary
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Olympia 2000, the committee which is trying to lure the Olympics to Germany, is undecided about how to remove 35 statues in Berlin's Olympia-Stadion which were commissioned by Hitler. The statues may be encased in perspex or polythene.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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