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Ancient Roman face cream found

Archaeologists in London have discovered a small bottle of what they believe to be facial cream that dates back to the second century BCE. At the time, London was under the control of the Roman Empire. Scientists said that the bottle, which was buried deep in wet mud and covered by wooden planks, was in excellent condition. An analytical chemist who studied the vial?s contents called it ?quite a complicated little mixture.?

Source: CNN

California to fund stem cell research

Citizens of California voted in a statewide referendum last week to borrow $3 billion to fund stem cell research for the next decade. The state plans to spend the money in areas that the federal government cannot fund. The state hopes to...