Licorice-flavored products can cause serious side effects if consumed in excess. (Image credit: JazzIRT via Getty Images) Patient: 54-year-old man from Boston. Symptoms: While visiting a restaurant, the man suddenly began to choke, shake uncontrollably and lost consciousness. What happened…
Paper production begins with wood, which is processed by stripping the bark, shredding it and turning it into pulp. (Photo by Michael Milner/Getty Images) Paper is present in our daily lives, but how exactly is it created and where does…
Experts suspect this giraffe may be infected with a rare case of bovine papillomavirus. (Photo: Marius Nortje) A 'bumpy' giraffe covered in large growths in an African national park may be infected with a virus that rarely affects the tall…
Bay leaves are often used in various recipes, but do they really add any flavour or aroma? (Image credit: Westend61 via Getty Images) If a recipe calls for bay leaves, pay attention. The leathery but soft leaf, which is usually…
The Ilulissat Ice Fjord in Greenland on July 3, 20
Humpback whales can reach lengths of approximately 60 feet (18 meters) and weigh up to 40