Phobias come in many different forms. Acrophobia is a fear of heights. Aviophobia is the fear of flying. Felinophobia is a fear of cats. Mucophobia is the fear of mucus. Xyrophobia is the fear of r
Month: July 2004
West Nile virus hits western countries
July 15, 2004–The West Nile virus began to ravage very early in the West. Dozens of new cases have been reported in the past week alone. Three people have died from the virus this year. A new
Groups call for US ban on fireworks
July 1, 2004–A coalition of doctors and safety groups has called for a ban on fireworks sales for all U.S. consumers, warning that taking advantage of this Independence Day weekend will surel