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...that in 1800 ether was first used by partyers as a fun diversion? Sniffing the gas led to hilarious and raucous laughter as people watched each other become more and more intoxicated and silly. Several doctors independently realized the value ether would have to anesthetize surgery patients. Of those who claimed rights to the "discovery," none had a happy ending. One had a seizure and died defending his rights. Another spent his life in an asylum because he had been denied acclaim. A third became addicted to chloroform and, in a New York City jail, he soaked a cloth in the drug, severed an artery and bled to death.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6860572 | Storage and retrieval device for compact discs A storage and retrieval device for compact discs (CD's) that includes a storage box divided into a plurality of CD storage units, each storage unit adapted to hold two CD's. An ejector arm is slidably positioned on, and rotatable about, a pivot rod. The ejector arm ... | 03/01/2005 |
| 5301808 | Cosmetic organizer A cosmetic organizer for retaining a plurality of cosmetic products and cosmetic applicators within a housing is disclosed. The cosmetic organizer comprises at least one cosmetic applicator receptacle device for receiving and retaining corresponding cosme... | 04/12/1994 |
| 4668027 | System for storing and dispensing magnetic tape cartridges A system for storing and dispensing a magnetic tape cartridge having a pivotal storage cell (14) which includes a cartridge-discharge end and a cartridge-abutting end. A support (12) is located beneath the cell and pivot means (16) are located intermediat... | 05/26/1987 |
