And now, another chapter in the annals of medical history. I love historical stuff, so bear with me. The first medical society in the U.S. was formed in Massachusetts, home of the Boston tea party and Paul Revere’s raid. Of course, before we pat the state on the back for being the birthplace of the U.S., we do have to remember that the first European colonies were in the South. The first Europeans formed an ill-fated colony on Roanoke Island in what is now North Carolina, and then Jamestown was settled in Virginia–all of this way before the Pilgrims ever set sail on their rickety little Mayflower.

But Massachusetts was the hot spot for the beginning of the Revolutionary war, so it’s not surprising that they were very proud of organizing the first American medical society. A group of doctors formed the Massachusetts Medical Society on Nov. 1, 1781, and temporary officers were chosen later that month–on this day, November 28. The charter was signed by two famous founding fathers: Samuel Adams, as president of the Senate, and John Hancock, as governor of Massachusetts.

In time, the society would begin published the highly regarded New England Journal of Medicine. It has grown from a tiny group of 70 doctors, practicing medicine in a brave new country, to over 16,500 members. I’m sure that its founding members would be mesmerized as to how medicine and knowledge has advanced since their day, and also horrified by some of the turns that it has taken.

Usually things that sound too good to be true are. Especially when a spammer is trying to sell you a product that will both enlarge your penis and breast, while simultaneously shrinking your wallet.

This is an interesting article that appeared in the Guardian. Sound too good to be true? I hope it is true.

A Harvard Scientist and his team claim to have developed a major breakthrough in the realm of sustainable energy. Backed by 50 independent validation reports, and 65 peer-reviewed journal articles, the discovery, which uses tiny amounts of water for fuel, seems to create 1,000 times more heat than any other fuel and costs 80% less than coal.

While many mainstream scientists are questioning the validity of this discovery, major industry players are already investing tens of millions into bringing this “hydrino” energy into a useable form for the consumer market within four years. Could it be true? Keep your fingers croseed and stay tuned…