Idiom of the Day
fish in troubled waters
to involve oneself in a difficult or dangerous situation in order to gain an advantage
The politician was fishing in troubled waters in order to gather information about the scandal.
Vitamin
Vitamin : b1 (thiamin)
Occurrence : wheat germs, wholemeal cereals, peas, heart, pork, barm, oatmeal, liver
Lack : heavy muscle,nerve disturbances, tiredness, dyspepsias, dropsy, cardiac insufficiency, cramps, paralyses, prickle
Daily need : approx. 2mg.
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