Did you know that malaria was once used to treat syphilis? In the early 20th century, malaria was used as a treatment for syphilis, specifically neurosyphilis, before the advent of penicillin. Austrian psychiatrist Julius Wagner-Jauregg pioneered this method, known as malariotherapy. He observed that the high fevers induced by malaria could sometimes eradicate the syphilis-causing bacteria, particularly in cases of neurosyphilis. Wagner-Jauregg's work earned him the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1927. The discovery and widespread use of penicillin in the 1940s rendered malariotherapy obsolete as a treatment for syphilis due to penicillin's superior safety and efficiency. Were you aware of this?

Almost too cute to be real! The adorable Japanese snow fairy bird is actually the Shima-Enaga, a subspecies of the long-tailed tit found in Hokkaido, Japan. It's known for its all-white face, fluffy appearance, and small size, resembling a "cotton ball". The name "snow fairy" comes from its appearance and habitat in the snowy landscapes of Hokkaido. And, no, you can not keep them as pets, no matter how adorable they may be. They are wild birds and are not domesticated. Additionally, they are a protected species, and it is illegal to capture or keep them as pets. Do you not think these are the most adorable birds?