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All Posts in Category: Funny facts!

Messi and the Yerba Mate tea

Yerba mate is a traditional South American drink that’s gaining worldwide popularity. Even the Argentinian soccer star Lionel Messi was often seen enjoying a mug of Mate now and then and some people even go to distance to suggest that his soccer skills are somehow connected with this miraculous drink. It’s said to have the […]

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Saccharomyces cerevisiae – the miraculous yeast

Ever wonder why bread rises or how beer gets its alcohol?  It’s because of this very important fungus, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, more commonly known as baker’s yeast or brewer’s yeast.  I am sure you didn’t realize you were eating and drinking fungus!  It’s believed that the Ancient Egyptians discovered Saccharomyces cerevisiae and began using it in […]

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Uvula: the riddle in your mouth

What does your uvula do? The uvula is the little fleshy part that hangs down from the soft palate of your mouth, and one of its purposes is to stop food from going up your nose when you swallow. Just like a tiny, repulsive doggy door, it swings up and down, blocking the path to […]

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The Mystery of the Itch

One might thing that is over the top and not so important but the science behind the itching was always flimsy. The medicine did not really know why we itch and what the neurological basis behind the mundane itch was. And it’s not over the top at all: chronic itch caused by dry skin, psoriasis, […]

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Men on the Pill?

Whether it’s an IUD, an implant, a shot or a daily pill, birth control is a regular part of many adult women’s lives. It has left a lot of women asking: Why not men? Why are they spared? Well, it’s not simple. Let’s take a look. With all the abundance of choices women have in […]

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Can you swallow your tongue?

You have probably heard this before: when you see someone passing out or having a seizure, in general, losing consciousness due to various reasons, there seems to be always someone saying that you should try to get the poor fella’s tongue out of his mouth so he will not swallow it. This is a myth. […]

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Cordyceps: the killer fungus!

Cordyceps sinensis is a very interesting medicinal mushroom that has been used for medicinal purposes in Asia for centuries. It is used mainly to restore lost energy and vigor and to stimulate a fatigued immune system acting like a general tonic for the body. In addition to the English term “caterpillar fungus” there are other […]

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Medicinal Mushrooms

Mushrooms are awesome and a fascinating life form! They belong neither to the plant nor animal kingdoms, and they actually share more DNA with animals that they do with plants. Adding to their strangeness, the largest organism ever discovered on the planet is a network of mushroom mycelium that weaves across a colossal 2,200 acres […]

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Tips for a healthier Halloween

It is true that Halloween is a wonderful holiday and a ritual passed down through generations and many kids are sooooo eager to go out and Trick-or-Treat the neighbors. The concern for the healthy-conscious parents are the candy that the kids bring home in bags and hats. They are the nightmares of dentists too. It […]

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