Pomegranates have been known to possess a wide range of health benefits and new research indicates they may help combat Alzeheimer's and other neurodegenerative conditions. On 'This Day in History,' the first public zoo opens in France in 1793, bringing animal accessibility and wonder to the masses.

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Jardin des Plantes: In the midst of the French Revolution, the first public zoo is created. (famousdaily.com)

Paris Zoo | Animals, Conservation, Education | Britannica

History of the Ménagerie, the zoo of the Jardin des Plantes - (jardindesplantesdeparis.fr)

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