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pN4N TIL that the symbol of medicine in the U.S. isn’t the Rod of Asclepius, which is the Greek symbol of medicine. It’s the Caduceus, the Greek symbol of commerce.
wL6VW TIL of the Windows on the World restaurant, which occupied the 107th floor of the world trade center north tower. More than 60 languages were spoken among the staff and it's kitchen was run by celebrity chefs. In it's final year it was the highest grossing fine dining establishment in the country.
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