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64How Oxalic Acid and Oxalates Affect Human Health and Nutrition
Concentrated oxalic acid is poisonous. Oxalic acid and oxalates are present in plants and may cause health problems such as kidney stones.
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70THE DEATH OF A NATION
GMO Foods. Controversial and extremely dangerous to mankind. Are we all simply guinea pigs? Can we protect ourselves against huge monopolies? Are profits above human safety?
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75The Mantella Frogs of Madagascar
Mantella frogs are small very colourful and often toxic frogs found in Madagascar. They are the Indian Ocean island's answer to the poison dart frogs of the South American Amazon forest. Mantellas are not found anywhere else in the world and habitat destruction is threatening many species with extinction. Luckily many captive bred specimen are no available in the hobby.
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76How to Identify Poison Ivy: Images and Treatment
How to identify poison ivy and distinguish it from other, similar plants in the woods. Poison ivy images and description, along with examples of mimic plants. This article also includes prevention tips and treatment options, including natural remedies.
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73A Silent Killer
Have you ever been offered a cigarette? Did you ever consider having your first puff? Or are you a chain smoker already? Whether it’s you who is a smoker, or someone in your vicinity, you both are at risk - at a high risk of so many diseases. The...
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81Chernobyl Revisited: 26 years later, the heartbreak and loss of life continues
In 1986, I paid less attention to the Chernobyl incident than I should have. Now 26 years later, it scars me to death. It could happen again, at any time, in any country. As of March 30,2012, there are 436 nuclear power plants in operation with another 63 under construction. It is not a possibility that it could happen again, it is a probability.
80Food Poisoning: How to Protect Your Family
With the increase of food-bourne illness, food safety is a concern of everyone. But how can we protect ourselves and our loved ones? Read about three simple precautions that could save your life.
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82Death by Alcohol Overdose
Alcohol, our most popular recreational drug, can easily become lethal when used to excess. Know the symptoms of alcohol overdose and what actions to take when confronted with this serious medical issue.
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82Different Types of Frogs that Can be Kept as Pets
There are many types of frogs that are commonly kept as pets. You can keep completely aquatic frogs, semi-aquatic frogs, like the fire bellied toad, burrowing frogs that are basically mouths on legs and have horns or tree frogs that will stick to the terrarium glass. Each species that you are thinking of keeping has its own habitat requirements and personality quirks that can have to be researched thoroughly before getting the frog.
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87Nature's Deadliest
Whenever you think of Nature's Deadliest- you think of lions, tigers, bears, sharks, snakes and spiders. But, while these creatures can be pretty deadly; compared to some of the organisms in this hub; they're relatively harmless.
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