A tragic incident has struck Pemba Island in the Zanzibar Archipelago, claiming the lives of eight children and one adult, while leaving 78 others sickened after consuming sea turtle meat. This culinary delicacy, despite its cultural significance in the region, has been revealed to harbor a deadly threat — chelonitoxism, a rare and fatal form of food poisoning for which there … [Read more...] about 9 Dead, 78 Sickened After Eating Sea Turtle Meat
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100 years ago, people were eating things that most of us will never taste. So what happened?
100 years ago, people were eating things that most of us will never taste. So what happened? Time travel back to 1905. Back in 1905, a book called "The Apples of New York" was published by the New York State Department of Agriculture. It featured hundreds of apple varieties of all shapes, colors, and sizes, including Thomas Jefferson's personal favorite, the Esopus … [Read more...] about 100 years ago, people were eating things that most of us will never taste. So what happened?
Nature’s Lullaby: The Sweet and Adorable Sounds of Bear Cubs Eating Apples
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But for a group of rambunctious bear cubs at the Kilham Bear Center in New Hampshire, a truckload of apples brings not just nourishment but also unbridled joy. John Fusco, an animal lover, treated these furry youngsters to a feast of crunchy apples, and their heartwarming reaction was captured on video. In the footage, the bear … [Read more...] about Nature’s Lullaby: The Sweet and Adorable Sounds of Bear Cubs Eating Apples
Never Seen Before: Deer Spotted Eating Human Bones
For the very first time, scientists have photographed a deer gnawing human remains. The deer was documented by a motion-sensitive camera at the Forensic Anthropology Research Facility at Texas State University, a 10-hectare (26 acres) "body farm" where forensic scientists study how human bodies decompose in the wild. Although a big part of this is seeing how wild animals … [Read more...] about Never Seen Before: Deer Spotted Eating Human Bones
Dog sadly dies after eating sugar-free brownie; owner now sends warning about dangerous component
The only thing worse than losing a cherished pet is knowing that its death may have been avoided. This is the predicament that dog owner Kate Chacksfield encountered, according to People magazine. Despite her grief, she was forced to say goodbye to her dog Ruby, all the while knowing that her best friend should not have died. She is now using her story to try to warn … [Read more...] about Dog sadly dies after eating sugar-free brownie; owner now sends warning about dangerous component