What's the word - Clean or Hygiene ?

Almost 8 years ago in Time magazine - I remember learning first about Triclosan.
Triclosan in 2002


And now in 2010..See how it percolated over the years
Triclosan in 2010
In fact, over the last few years, it has been increasingly difficult to find a wash without one.


Now- Read it in context with
Is Dirt Hygienic?

Clay for thought !

Why Kenyan women crave stones

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7596067.stm

Clay for Food
http://www.magneticclay.com/eating-clay.php

Pica

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pica_(disorder)

Greek democracy - then and now

Around 340 B.C - Aristotle on Democracy

About 340 Greek drachma converted per Euro as it entered EU

And 3 people killed in violence in less than 40 days since the Greek bonds were oversubscribed by up to 3 times.

Fruit, Flower and Form of art - Seemingly ordinary items of extraordinary value

http://news.chennaionline.com/newsitem.aspx?NEWSID=9ead212a-06ee-4d06-a51e-59d5eea66d43&CATEGORYNAME=CHN

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601088&sid=a.bcEjrh2RcQ

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip_mania