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Lewis and Clark expedition left a trail of heavy-metal laxatives

Dozens and dozens of mercury-laden purgative pills invented by Founding Father Benjamin Rush were an indispensible part of the Corps of Discovery s kit; the toxic-but-effective tablets helped explorers cope with a very-low-fiber diet. ....

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Oregon Legacy series returns in February

The Friends of Driftwood Public Library will present the literary series Oregon Legacy to the Lincoln County community on four Sunday afternoons in February. ....

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