Five million years of solitude
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The Movile Cave in southern Romania features aquatic and terrestrial animals that have learned to adapt to the poorly-oxygenated and lightless environment rich in hydrogen sulfide. The living organisms in the underwater cave have lost sight and developed physical characteristics that help them survive.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1995
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"For five years, I was exhausted, feverish and sick. The doctors said it was stress. I knew it was more." (insights into the disease lupus and its effect on the lives of sufferers)
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The disease, lupus, is an autoimmune disease that is easy to misdiagnose due the symptoms it share with common diseases such as the flu or stress-related fatigue. An indicator for the disease is the antinuclear antibody levels in the blood, that may not be detected in the early stages of the disease.
Publication Name: Mademoiselle
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0024-9394
Year: 1998
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Solo sojourn: seeking solitude in India, she finds peace on a crowded train
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Experiences of travelling alone by train across India are presented. The fact that is is possible to find peace on a crowded train is highlighted.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1999
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