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| − | '''Quinine''' is a [[medicine]] from the [[bark]] of a [[tree]]. It is a bitter tasting [[drug]] that treats [[ | + | '''Quinine''' is a [[medicine]] from the [[bark]] of a [[tree]]. It is a bitter tasting [[drug]] that treats [[malaria]]. Quinine is the active ingredient in [[tonic water]]. It allowed [[Imperialism]] to take off as it allowed British explorers to access areas that they previously could not access for health reasons. |
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Revision as of 02:15, May 5, 2008
Quinine is a medicine from the bark of a tree. It is a bitter tasting drug that treats malaria. Quinine is the active ingredient in tonic water. It allowed Imperialism to take off as it allowed British explorers to access areas that they previously could not access for health reasons.