Introduction The Pastry War (Spanish: Guerra de los pasteles; French: Guerre des Pâtisseries), also known as the First French intervention in Mexico or the First Franco-Mexican War (1838-1839), began on 27 November 1838 with the naval blockade of some Mexican ports and the capture of the fortress of San Juan de Ulúa in Veracruz by… Read More
Events 46 BC – Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato (Cato the Younger) at the Battle of Thapsus. 402 – Stilicho defeats the Visigoths under Alaric in the Battle of Pollentia. 1250 – Seventh Crusade: Ayyubids of Egypt capture King Louis IX of France in the Battle of Fariskur. 1320 –… Read More
Introduction With gym membership expected to reach seven million in the UK by the end of this year, many more people will soon be enjoying the benefits of exercise. And, although fitness in Birmingham is a crowded market, many gyms are offering something different in order to stand out from their competitors. For example, there… Read More
Events 919 – The second Fatimid invasion of Egypt begins, when the Fatimid heir-apparent, al-Qa’im bi-Amr Allah, sets out from Raqqada at the head of his army. 1242 – During the Battle on the Ice of Lake Peipus, Russian forces, led by Alexander Nevsky, rebuff an invasion attempt by the Teutonic Knights. 1536 – Royal… Read More
Introduction Creatine is a chemical found naturally in the body, and also in red meat and seafood. It is often used to improve exercise performance and muscle mass. Creatine is involved in making energy for muscles, with approximately 95% of it being found in skeletal muscle. The majority of sports supplements in the US contain creatine. Individuals who have lower… Read More
Events 03 BC – Roman consul Agrippa Menenius Lanatus celebrates a triumph for a military victory over the Sabines. 1147 – Moscow is mentioned for the first time in the historical record, when it is named as a meeting place for two princes. 1268 – A five-year Byzantine-Venetian peace treaty is concluded between Venetian envoys… Read More
Introduction Have you ever wondered what coats your medications and vitamin/dietary/nutritional supplements? Well, it is an additive made from magnesium stearate. “Magnesium stearate is widely used in the production of dietary supplement and pharmaceutical tablets, capsules and powders as well as many food products, including a variety of confectionery, spices and baking ingredients.” (Hobbs et… Read More
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