The human body, though absolutely fascinating, does some pretty crazy stuff. Made of rather (absolutely) bizarre compounds, complete with weird behaviors, and often destined to do completely gross things, “People,” as Jim Morrison said, “are strange.” Some are more strange than others. But since...
If traveling to Upstate New York to scope out the wonderful fall foliage is on your agenda, or if you just happen to be passing through with the family, this is for you. The following kid tested, mother approved list of the (lesser known yet) truly great places to visit in Upstate New York is...
Rice milk is a grain milk. It is used by vegans and vegetarians who do not want to use animal by-products, or people who are lactose intolerant. While it does not have that much protein, it is rich in carbohydrates and contains a lot of important vitamins. Rice milk is sometimes used to make...
There are many substances that a person can become dependent on, and this list of 10 addictions you may not be aware of will shed some light on some lesser-known things that people may abuse. 1. Junk Food AddictionIf you find yourself craving candy or chips on a regular basis, you may have an...
It’s not nearly December yet but we have some great ideas to prepare you for Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid al-Fitr, Yuletide, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, and other celebrations! After all, it’s never too early to plan out that perfect gift to express your appreciation to family, friends, co-workers,...
The large intestine, also known as the large bowel, is almost at the end of the alimentary canal. It is almost one fifth of the intestine at 1.5 meters long or 4.9 feet. It is wider than the small intestine, has more goblet cells, has three bands of smooth muscles called taeniae coli and is...
Zachary Confections, Inc. has recalled their Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs throughout several states within the U.S. due to possible salmonella contamination. The frequent staple of many Easter baskets will be noticeably absent for kids (and kids at heart) living within Iowa, Wisconsin, North...
A tuna is a marine fish that spends most of its life in the middle depths of the ocean. Tuna is probably the most commercially harvested fish, with tons harvested by commercial fishing companies from the United States, Japan, France, Taiwan and Spain. Tuna meat can be found in a wide array of foods...
Barefoot Bandit" Colton Harris-Moore arrested in the Bahamas on July 11, 2010. The serial burglar who escaped from a halfway house for young offenders claimed his spot in notriety with his trademark, serial, barefooted burglaries. The troubled 19 year old has gained over 20,000 FaceBook...
Pain is any unpleasant feeling perceived by the brain and sensorysystem. Pain is often the body's warning signal and response to injury, illness, or psychosomatic cause. Pain can be a burden and overshadow every aspect of a person's conscious and unconscious life if not properly managed. Pain...
