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How to Make Natural Paint

Up until the discovery of petrolatum and the introduction of toxic chemicals, paints were created using natural ingredients such as: linseed oil, lime, casein from milk, turpentine, citrus oils, chalk and...

28 comments    health how to fun
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Fire Safe Cigarettes: Chemicals Added To Traditional Cigarettes FSC

Traditional cigarettes now contain an additional chemical, required by state law. The purpose is safety from fire, but what about the smoker? Is it fair to add more potentially harmful chemicals?

79 comments    health hubchallenge smoking
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FUNtainers: The Best Water Bottles for Kids

Okay, to be honest, I never imagined I would be sitting down to write an article review about a water bottle. But, low and behold, here I am doing just that. Let me give you some background as to how I got to...

12 comments    water bottle water bottle
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Brazilian Hair Straightening: Is the Controversy Just B.S.?

While many salons claim that their procedures are safe, the skinny on Brazilian straightening is that all the products contain formaldehyde. With so much controversy surrounding this very effective, but...

42 comments    health beauty curly hair
"I miss my natural hair now!"79

Relaxed vs. Natural Hair

Over 2 years ago I decided I wanted to stop chemically straightening my hair and start wearing it in its natural kinky curly state.  My first attempt lasted only a short time because I got frustrated and...

6 comments    beauty hair black hair
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Electronic Cigarettes - Not As Completely Safe As Many Believe

Electronic cigarettes (e.cigarettes), which are battery-operated devices intended to provide "the smoking experience" with water vapor, rather than smoke, may not be as harmless as many believe.

109 comments    health technology smoking
Pepper Crusted Strip Steak with Chocolate Salt, Beet Risotto, Beet Foam from Rosendales80

Molecular Gastronomy – Where Science Meets Cuisine

Molecular gastronomy, the science, has brought us a keener understanding of why things work the way they do when we cook foods, but it has also promoted new and sensational styles in cuisine.

52 comments    food cooking science
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Guide To Fire Extinguisher Types

What fire extinguisher types are available and under what circumstances should you use a particular type of fire extinguisher? This hub has been created to help answer some of the questions you may have...

0 comments    carbon dioxide co2 dry chemical
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How to Survive a Zombie Attack

Surviving a zombie attack can be tough, especially if you don't know what you're doing. Read this guide to find out the best tactics to survive a zombie apocalypse and defeat the horde. They may be fast, they may be strong, but you're intelligent. Use your brains to defeat the zombies.

4 comments    zombies zombie zombie apocalypse
Detail of an angel, stained glass window, Sussex, UK.  Photo credit:  Benus, flickr77

Faith, Hope, Light: Stained Glass Windows

Detail of an angel, stained glass window, Sussex, UK. Photo credit: Benus, flickr I have always loved the story behind stained glass windows. From several perspectives, it is a fascinating one. There is...

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