Abbott Laboratories is a multinational healthcare company based out of Chicago, Illinois. It was founded 130 years ago and specializes in the development and production of medical devices, though Abbott also develops pharmaceutical drugs, diagnostics, and nutritional products. Abbott is best known for its cardiovascular and neuromodulation devices, such as pacemakers, ablation catheters, implantable cardiac …
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Colonial History of Uruguay
The first Europeans to establish themselves in Uruguay were the Spanish, though it took them a bit of time. In 1520, led by Ferdinand Magellan and Sebastian Cabot, the Spanish led expeditions up the Río de la Plata, though they chose not to settle there due to lack of mineral wealth opportunities. Additionally, they faced …
Products of the Osa Peninsula
African Palm Oil In 2020, Costa Rica maintained its stance as the largest exporter of palm oil in Central America, generating around $148.4 million USD, with most of it going to the Netherlands and Mexico. A recent development in Costa Rica, the palm oil industry has deep roots in the fruit business. In the 1940s, The …