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1,700-Year-Old Sock Spins Yarn About Ancient Egyptian Fashion This stripy toe sock appears to have warmed the foot of a tot in the late antiquity period

Today marks the 111th birthday of marine biologist and author Rachel Carson, whose writing on pesticides helped to launch the modern environmental movement! Carson published her famous work "Silent Spring" in 1962 which documented the dangers of indiscriminate use of synthetic pesticides, especially on bird populations. Though its publication was met with strong opposition from the chemical industry, the scientific community largely supported her conclusions. "Silent Spring" also served as a rallying point for the young environment movement just gaining momentum at the time of its publication.

The book fueled public interest in environmental and public health issues and, within a few years, the Nixon Administration formed the Environmental Protection Agency. Much of the EPA's early work focused on issues raised by Carson's work such as a 1972 law regulating pesticides and a US ban on the agricultural use of DDT. Carson's book "Silent Spring" is considered one of the twentieth century's most influential works of non-fiction and, in 2006, the editors of Discover Magazine named it one of the 25 greatest science books of all time. For her many contributions to environmental conservation, President Carter posthumously awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

To introduce children to this trailblazing environmentalist and scientist, we highly recommend "Rachel Carson & Her Book that Changed the World" for ages 5 to 8 (https://www.amightygirl.com/rachel-carson-book), "Rachel Carson: Preserving a Sense of Wonder" for 4 to 8 (https://www.amightygirl.com/rachel-carson-wonder), "Who Was Rachel Carson" for ages 8 to 12 (https://www.amightygirl.com/who-was-rachel-carson), and "Rachel Carson: A Twentieth-Century Life"(https://www.amightygirl.com/rachel-carson-life)

Rachel Carson is also featured as one of six prominent women scientists in the excellent "Girls Who Looked Under Rocks: The Lives of Six Pioneering Naturalists" for ages 10 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/girls-who-looked-under-rocks) and as one of the 52 female scientists profiled in “Headstrong: 52 Women Who Changed Science – and The World," which is highly recommended for teens and adults alike (https://www.amightygirl.com/headstrong-52-women).

For many books for kids about the importance of protecting the environment, visit our special feature on the "Top Children's Books on the Environment" at https://www.amightygirl.com/mighty-girl-picks/top-children-s-books-on-the-environment

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A 101 guide to identifying what counts as a cosmetic and how to double check the ingredients! Want to try out a vegan , scroll down and follow the guide to make your own vegan moisturiser!

Amonbê | Vegan Cosmetics Anyone? 05 Apr Vegan Cosmetics Anyone? Posted at 17:52h in Beauty, MAPs by admin If you’re sensitive to natural health and eating well, you’ve probably heard of the ‘vegan’ trend that is in full swing. Veganism has come a long way—once reserved for peace-loving hippies, interest in a totally anima...

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Amonbê | Tips for a Good Night’s Rest: Part 2 26 Mar Tips for a Good Night’s Rest: Part 2 Posted at 17:42h in Beauty, Well-Being by admin Since our last entry on tips for a good night’s rest, we’ve decided to add a few more points! As is well known by now, sleep is one of the key pillars of good health! Lack of proper sleep and disorders ...

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A vast range of medicinal compounds—from the pain killers codeine and morphine to acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) to the anti-malarial quinine—derive from plants. And humans aren't the only ones to have figured this out! Learn more here!

Amonbê | Animals Self-Medicating with Plants 26 Feb Animals Self-Medicating with Plants Posted at 17:00h in MAPs, Well-Being by admin Growing scientific evidence indicates that animals do indeed have knowledge of natural medicines. In fact, they have access to the world’s largest pharmacy: Mother Nature herself. Zoologists and botanists are ...