You've probably heard that the health of your POOPS, including both the regularity, but also the texture, is a good indicator of the health of your digestive system, and even overall health in many cases too.    So many diseases begin with gut disorders, so it's important that you know if your digestion is working properly.   Some people struggle with constipation, while others struggle with frequent diarrhea or loose stools.  For some people, they struggle with both problems several times per week, and can't figure out what things in their diet are causing constipation vs diarrhea or loose stools.   I've even heard of some people that "thought" they were eating healthy by eating a lot of veggies, but found out later that TOO many veggies (or the wrong types for them) were causing irritable bowel symptoms, and overly loose stools.   It's vitally important that you figure out if your poops are normal, and if not, how to correct it...   So, is your digestive system damaged?  Find out by figuring out your POOP type here.

One notable event from the specified timeframe is the successful completion of the International Space Station (ISS). The ISS is a collaborative project involving space agencies from multiple countries, including NASA, Roscosmos, ESA, JAXA, and CSA, aimed at creating a habitable space station in low Earth orbit for scientific research and international cooperation.

Construction of the ISS began in 1998, and the first module, Zarya, was launched into orbit on November 20, 1998, followed by the U.S. Unity module in December of the same year. Over the next two decades, additional modules, laboratories, and components were added to the ISS, including the Russian Zvezda module, the U.S. Destiny laboratory, the European Columbus laboratory, and the Japanese Kibo laboratory.

The completion of the ISS in 2011 marked a major milestone in human space exploration, providing a state-of-the-art research facility for conducting scientific experiments in microgravity. The ISS serves as a platform for research in various fields, including biology, physics, astronomy, and materials science, as well as technology development and Earth observation.

One of the key objectives of the ISS is to study the effects of long-duration spaceflight on the human body, which is essential for future missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Crew members aboard the ISS conduct experiments to investigate the physiological and psychological effects of space travel, as well as countermeasures to mitigate the health risks associated with extended stays in space.

Moreover, the ISS serves as a symbol of international cooperation and collaboration, bringing together space agencies and researchers from around the world to work towards common goals. Crew members from different countries live and work together aboard the ISS, conducting scientific research, performing maintenance tasks, and carrying out educational outreach activities to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.

Since its completion, the ISS continues to operate as a unique laboratory and outpost in space, supporting ongoing research and international collaboration in the pursuit of knowledge and exploration beyond Earth's atmosphere.