Animal Symbolism

http://onespiritx.tripod.com/magick18.htm
Note that these meanings are just compilation of what I've seen. (Also, this is a list of animals I can imagine being daemons, because it's my intentions. I love elephants, but not when they parade the streets.)

[Incomplete]

Dog
Intelligence, Obedience, Cooperation, Protection, Pack, Liaison between non/physical dimension, Guidance, Friendship, Loyalty, Assistance.
http://www.whats-your-sign.com/dog-meaning-and-symbolism.html

Fox

Cleverness, Observational Skills, Cunning, Stealth, Feminine Courage, Ability to Observe Unseen, Persistence, Swiftness, Diplomacy, Adaptation, Slyness, Wisdom, Intelligence.

http://www.whats-your-sign.com/fox-animal-symbolism.html

Hummingbird
Messenger, Stopper of Time, Infinity, Eternity, Cherishing the good in life, Seeking the best, Teacher of healing (properties in plants), Persistence, Persistence.
http://www.worldofhummingbirds.com/facts.php
http://mara-gamiel.blogspot.com/2009/09/hummingbird-symbolism.html

Raccoon
Disguise, Transformation, Curiosity, Creativity, Dexterity.

Raven
Dark side of the psyche, Messenger, Harbinger of secrets, Mind, Intelligence, Oracle.
http://www.whats-your-sign.com/raven-symbolism.html

Salamander
Adapting, Psyche, Spirituality, Emotion, Secrets, Shadows, Dreams, Balance of Day and Night, Regeneration, Opportunities.
http://www.whats-your-sign.com/animal-symbolism-salamander.html

World War One: Link collection

http://www.firstworldwar.com
(Practically contains everything you'll ever need)

Firstworldwar.com : Diaries
Firstworldwar.com : Weaponry

Several things:

- I've been searching all around, but it's really hard to find a site that mentions what is the most popular food Russian soldiers eat during the war. My guess is Rye bread, probably dark, as it is the most popular bread in the north. (As far as I know.)
If anyone has information, it would be appreciated if shared.

Victorian Era

Important reading:
Victorianstation.com : Lifestyle in detail
Victoriana.com : Women's fashion (1855-1860)
Elegantwoman.org : Etiquettes
Literary-liaisons.com : Victorian Marriage
Gentlemansemporium.com : Men's fashion
Gentlemansemporium.com : Example outfits (Men)

Psychological Tortures

Gaslighting
Trying to convince someone that their perceived reality is wrong. Usually done by making one doubt their memory with denial, sometimes with isolation to prevent the victim from knowing.

Setting Up to Fail
Creating circumstances where the victim is expected to do something impossible. The victim will be pressured to finish the task, and when he doesn't, the failure will be used to blame and discredit.

Emotional Blackmail
Threatening by using one's emotion as a hostage. Usually done between people with close relationship. If one's wants is not met, he threatens to punish the victim as they have knowledge of the victim's vulnerabilities and secrets.

Poisons

PLEASE DO NOT MISUSE THIS LIST.
Writing that murder-mystery story is fine. Doing what that murder-mystery spells out is not. (And death by poison is painful)
(And I don't want to be blamed for murder)

A note: The time noted below (that is confirmed or has dose written) is how long before one dies after contacting the poison.

By consuming

Ethylene Glycol (Antifreeze & Hydraulic Brake Fluid)
Odourless, colourless, sweet-tasting.
Severe diarrhoea and vomiting, delirium, paranoia and hallucination. In later stages muscle cramps, major organ failures, sight loss, hearing loss.
24-72 hours [confirmation required]
Full details
Antidote : Thiamine, Ethanol or Fomepizole

Hydrogen Cyanide (Pesticide and Insecticide)
Almond-scented, colourless, bitter. [?]
Seizures, apnea and cardiac arrest. Cells are unable to use oxygen.
1-10 minutes [dose depending]
Full details
Antidote : Amyl nitrite, Sodium nitrite, Sodium thiosulfate, or Hydroxocobalamin

Hydrofluoric Acid
Unknown-scented, unknown-coloured, unknown-tasting.
Mild gastrointestinal effects, hypocalcemia. Throat closes up, vomiting, pains in mouth, throat and abdomen.
Unknown time [over 3 ounces at 6%- 8% concentration]
Full details
Antidote : Unknown. First aid is to dilute with milk or water.

By contacting

Hydrofluoric Acid
Unknown-scented, unknown-coloured, unknown-tasting. [Due to death of tasters.]
Severe burns. Tissue death, interferes with calcium metabolism and poisons the system, causing cardiac arrest. When in contact with skin, it might go unnoticed, as it ruins the nerves.
160 cm2 or 25 square inches
1 - 24 hours [dose depending]
Full details

By inhalation

Hydrocarbon
Chemical pneumonia
6 - 24 hours [confirmation needed]


Others:
List of extremely hazardous substances 

Astronomical Quotes

"Worlds don't last; and stars and galaxies are transient, fleeting things that twinkle like fireflies and vanish into cold and dust."
― Neil Gaiman

“Not just beautiful, though--the stars are like the trees in the forest, alive and breathing. And they're watching me.”
― Haruki Murakami

“There are stars in the night sky that look brighter than the others, and when you look at them through a telescope you realize you are looking at twins. The two stars rotate around each other, sometimes taking nearly a hundred years to do it. They create so much gravitational pull there's no room around for anything else. You might see a blue star, for example, and realize only later that it has a white dwarf as a companion - that first one shines so bright, by the time you notice the second one, it's too late.”
― Jodi Picoult

“Moonlight drowns out all but the brightest stars.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien

“There was a sky somewhere above the tops of the buildings, with stars and a moon and all the things there are in a sky, but they were content to think of the distant street lights as planets and stars. If the lights prevented you from seeing the heavens, then preform a little magic and change reality to fit the need. The street lights were now planets and stars and moon. ”
― Hubert Selby Jr.

“Each star is a mirror reflecting the truth inside you.”
― Aberjhani

“Stars, everywhere. So many stars that I could not for the life me
understand how the sky could contain them all yet be so black.”
― Peter Watts

Achromatopsia

Keywords: Total Colour Blindness, Achromatopsia, Achromats
Topics to be understood: Cone and Rod Cells (eye), School-grade Genetics

Q. What is Achromatopsia?
A. While it could mean several other disorders, Achromatopsia generally refers to the inability to perceive colours and achieve satisfactory visual acuity in exterior daylight. (AKA bad eyesight under the sun) It could be a genetic disorder or acquired.

Q. How is it acquired?
A. By head injuries. Usually it's because of damage to the cerebral cortex (new brain) or the thalamus (in the mid brain). Damage to cerebral cortex could be because of physical trauma, hemorrhage, or tumor growth. As the thalamus is generally well-protected, it is usually damaged by tumor growth.

Q. What about inherited achromatopsia?
A. There are 2 types of genetic-related achromatopsia: rod monochromacy and blue cone monochromacy.

•   Rod monochromacy: To acquire this, one must have genes from both parents (autosomal recessive inheritance). This affects male and female equally. If both parents are only carriers, there is 1 : 4 odds their offspring will get it. So far, the incidence of rod monochromacy affected 1 to 33,000 births in the U.S. and the rest of the world.

•   Blue cone monochromacy: While the cones grew normally, the retina is unable to fill them with red and green pigment. Some patients show progressive deterioration of the part populated with cones (the macula). As it is an X-chromosome related disorder, this happens to almost always males. The chromosome that produces the red and green pigment is the X one.

Useful Downloads:
http://www.achromat.org/uc.pdf

Links:
http://www.achromat.org