Professor claims brushing teeth wastes 90 percent effort
A Canadian periodontology professor argues most people waste 90 percent of time, energy, and money brushing teeth. He favors gentle circular motions in crevices between teeth and gingival margins, estimating daily care should take about three hours. The piece also notes regional contrasts in dental health and references readers’ responses.
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GE Perfects Atomic Alarm Watchdog for Radiation Areas
GE announced a watchdog device that sounds an alarm when gamma or X ray radiation in an area reaches dangerous levels. The area health monitor would be installed in atomic energy plants water works labs hospitals and other facilities handling ionizing radiation to measure and record potential impact on human tissue. It does not replace worker protective gear but monitors large zones.
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Church Services in Factories Urged
The Church Federation of Greater Chicago urges firms to adopt in-plant worship. Letters were sent to 1,200 Protestant ministers and over 800 Chicago area firms. The idea began in Plymouth Indiana with inter-denominational services at 7 AM every Wednesday at Gerber Plumbing Fixture Co. in a shipping crate plant.
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Italiansoriginated mask tradition at fancy dress balls
The Italian custom of wearing masks at formal masquerade balls is noted as the origin of this elaborate social practice.
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