What causes people to be albino?
Albinism occurs when the gene for the enzyme tyrosinase is missing. This enzyme is necessary for the production of melanin, the pigment that leads to sun tans, hair color and eye color. Why is intense questioning referred to as “the third degree?” The term alludes to Freemasonry. In order to become a “Third Degree Mason,” a candidate must pass a simple test. Uninformed persons years ago who were not masons believed it to be a nerve-racking mental and physical ordeal. The misconception bled into popular consciousness and became synonymous with police questioning of a reluctant prisoner/suspect. Was there a real Dr. Pepper? In 1885, in Waco, Texas, a young pharmacist called Charles Alderton invented the soft drink “Dr Pepper.” Alderton worked at a place called Morrison’s Old Corner Drug Store and carbonated drinks were served at the soda fountain. Alderton invented his own recipes for soft drinks and found one of his drinks was becoming very popular. Morrison, owner of the drug store is
