The knowledge of anaesthetics has not been around for very long, and the use of them is an even more recent development. Anaesthetics are used frequently in current medical practice, with most surgeries being done under some kind of anaesthesia (whether this is local or general), but the use of them only became widespread in the mid-1800s.
Australia, an expanse of ecosystems, teeming with wildlife and natural beauty. A haven, buzzing with ecological wonders, yet also an unfortunate protector of the creepy crawlies so terrifying that haunt my dreams. But when asked which animal is the most dangerous in Australia, answers vary, as personal experiences overtake rational thought. Perhaps it’s the infamous blue-ringed octopus, which packs a deadly venom in a tennis ball sized care package or the nefarious box jellyfish whose venom causes cardiac arrest in 4 minutes.
The number and severity of wildfires across Europe has risen dramatically over the past few decades. Shockingly, we’ve even experienced some wildfires in the UK over the past few summers, during record breaking heatwaves. The fires have also hit Spain particularly severely with an average of 13,000 wildfires a year. Humans are mostly to blame for this sharp increase; unbelievably humans intentionally cause fifty percent of fires.
Wimbledon High preparing to sing the School song
Honestly, I do watch a lot of movies. From Marvel movies to historical dramas, I am quite eclectic in the genres I pick. However, only a few of these do actually resonate with me – The Swimmers is one of them. Now, the only valid excuse for not watching it is “I don’t have Netflix” – so if you genuinely have avoided this beautiful movie, I would suggest curling up on the sofa and switching on the TV right now…before you read this article. Maybe writing this was an excuse for me to watch the movie for the 3rd time, but it is truly one of its kind.
