David Bowie was renowned for his other worldly artistry and creativity that was way ahead of his time. Part of his stage persona revolved not just around his vivid makeup and incredible gift for music, but also for his magnetic, almost eerie pair of eyes: one clear blue, the other a moody black ..read more

In September 1967 Sweden did the unthinkable and switched driving from the left side of the road to the right. Despite public outcry, the thinking was that it would make it easier for visitors from neighboring countries to avoid accidents, as they all drove on the right. Officials also believed that is would make the roads safer as Swedish cars' steering wheels were all on the right ..read more

Fascinating fact: a surprising number of people, ranging from 4 to 14% of the population, experience an unpleasant taste in their mouth when they consume cilantro. Isn't it intriguing how our taste buds can differ so greatly ..read more

Close your eyes and picture what Thanksgiving dinner cooking smells like in your home. Or think of what it was like to smell the head of your newborn child as you hold them close. Have you ever been walking by a store and all of a sudden had memories flood back because they were selling the same perfume your grandmother wore ..read more

The amount of data that is being collected on a given day in our lives is quite frankly staggering. Retailers have perfected the science of data mining to predict purchasing patterns, trends, and apparently even pregnancy ..read more

If you're like most people you've never had the opportunity (if you want to look at it this way) to touch a human brain. You probably envision it as having a firm, rubbery type of texture, but in reality, the brain has a much softer texture that feels more like tofu or butter. When you add to that the numerous sharp edges and protuberances inside the skull, it's easy to see how the brain can be injured in events that might not seem particularly violent, like a low speed car crash.   ..read more

In September 1945, farmer Lloyd Olsen tried to kill a chicken named Mike to eat for dinner. His ax missed the chicken's jugular vein and most of its brain stem, so Mike remained alive. For 18 months the farmer fed it a mixture of milk and water using an eyedropper and toured with the chicken across the United States ..read more

You have likely dealt with a case before where a motorcyclist, skateboarder, or bicyclist was subjected to a comparative negligence defense by an insurance company because they were not wearing a helmet and sustained a TBI ..read more

  Did you know that an estimated 7,000 people are killed each year and 1.5 million injured due to illegible handwriting in medical charts and prescriptions? Thankfully, the utilization of electronic health records and e-prescribing is decreasing this number, but did you ever stop and wonder why doctors have such poor handwriting ..read more

Key Takeaways: It is possible for back pain to be permanent after an auto accident. It is important to seek medical care after an accident right away, no matter how you feel. The chiropractors at Florida Spine and Injury can help treat back pain after a car accident.   After a motor vehicle accident, people often feel sore in one or more parts of their bodies. For example, back pain is one of the most common complaints after an auto accident. Some back injuries get better with rest, but others can cause permanent pain. If you don't treat a back injury immediately, it can be challengin ..read more