Leave watermelon uncut, out of the fridge for up to two weeks. Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) can take a long time to mature and for excited gardeners, the temptation to harvest fruits early may be high. Once picked, watermelon fruits stop ripening and fruits picked too early may be destined for the compost pile instead of the dinner table. It's important to allow your watermelon time to reach full maturity in the garden. Know the signs that your watermelon has ripened to avoid early harvest.
In 1798, Congress established the U. S. Marine Hospital Service -- the predecessor of today's U.S. Public Health Service -- to provide health care to sick and injured merchant seamen.
(January 2016) The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (GW SMHS for short) was established in 1824, due to the need for doctors in the District of Columbia (DC). The school formally opened its doors a year later in 1825.