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Fatal Whiff? Why Smelling Some Popular Flowers Could Be Riskier Than You Think
Flowers may be beautiful and fragrant, but many common blooms contain natural plant toxins that can harm people and pets if ingested or handled without care.
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Scientists Find 60,000-Year-Old "Poisoned" Arrows Showing Advanced Prehistoric Hunting Skills
According to the researchers, the poison used on the arrows came from the bulb of the local plant Boophone disticha.
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Karnataka Man Mixes Poisonous Plant In Neighbour's Food To Avenge Old Feud
Investigators initially found a bottle of pesticide at the home, but during further questioning, the accused revealed that they had used the toxic Datura plant to contaminate the 'sambar' served at lunch.
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This Toxic Plant Causes Paralysis, Involuntary Evil Grin. Here's All About It
A "sardonic grin" refers to a mocking or cynical smile, often implying contempt or bitterness. This term also has roots in ancient Sardinia, linked to the toxic water-dropwort plant that causes paralysis and a twisted, involuntary smile.
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7,000-Year-Old Arrow Poison Found in South Africa, Shows Ancient Hunting Skills
A 7,000-year-old antelope femur found in a South African cave has been identified as the earliest evidence of a multi-component arrow poison. Researchers discovered toxic compounds, including digitoxin and strophanthidin, revealing ancient humans’ advanced knowledge of plant toxins. The study suggests long-distance trade or travel for these ingre...
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“Slow Poison”: Mango Juice Packaging Video Goes Viral
Mango Juice Packaging: A popular content creator on Instagram shared a shocking video from a juice processing plant
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Apple Supplier Foxlink Unlikely to Resume India Operations for 2 Months After Fire Incident
Apple supplier Foxlink's factory in southern India is unlikely to resume full operations for two months after a fire incident, raising concerns of supply chain disruptions for the iPhone maker, a source with direct knowledge told Reuters on Tuesday.
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7-Year-Old Madhya Pradesh Boy, Poisoned By Plant Seeds, Saved In Delhi
A seven-year-old boy from Madhya Pradesh who consumed seeds that release a toxin akin to a viper's venom has been rescued at a Delhi hospital, doctors said on Tuesday.
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World's 'Most Poisonous Plant' Found In British Garden's Flower Beds
Gardeners frequently employ the castor oil plant in their displays, however it contains the poison ricin, which can be fatal if consumed.
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'World's Deadliest Garden' Has More Than 100 Dangerous Plants, Photo Viral
The Poison Garden is home to Monkshood, Rhododendrons and Ricin, which according to the Guinness Book of World Records is the world's most poisonous plant.
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Fatal Whiff? Why Smelling Some Popular Flowers Could Be Riskier Than You Think
Flowers may be beautiful and fragrant, but many common blooms contain natural plant toxins that can harm people and pets if ingested or handled without care.
-
Scientists Find 60,000-Year-Old "Poisoned" Arrows Showing Advanced Prehistoric Hunting Skills
According to the researchers, the poison used on the arrows came from the bulb of the local plant Boophone disticha.
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Karnataka Man Mixes Poisonous Plant In Neighbour's Food To Avenge Old Feud
Investigators initially found a bottle of pesticide at the home, but during further questioning, the accused revealed that they had used the toxic Datura plant to contaminate the 'sambar' served at lunch.
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This Toxic Plant Causes Paralysis, Involuntary Evil Grin. Here's All About It
A "sardonic grin" refers to a mocking or cynical smile, often implying contempt or bitterness. This term also has roots in ancient Sardinia, linked to the toxic water-dropwort plant that causes paralysis and a twisted, involuntary smile.
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7,000-Year-Old Arrow Poison Found in South Africa, Shows Ancient Hunting Skills
A 7,000-year-old antelope femur found in a South African cave has been identified as the earliest evidence of a multi-component arrow poison. Researchers discovered toxic compounds, including digitoxin and strophanthidin, revealing ancient humans’ advanced knowledge of plant toxins. The study suggests long-distance trade or travel for these ingre...
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“Slow Poison”: Mango Juice Packaging Video Goes Viral
Mango Juice Packaging: A popular content creator on Instagram shared a shocking video from a juice processing plant
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Apple Supplier Foxlink Unlikely to Resume India Operations for 2 Months After Fire Incident
Apple supplier Foxlink's factory in southern India is unlikely to resume full operations for two months after a fire incident, raising concerns of supply chain disruptions for the iPhone maker, a source with direct knowledge told Reuters on Tuesday.
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7-Year-Old Madhya Pradesh Boy, Poisoned By Plant Seeds, Saved In Delhi
A seven-year-old boy from Madhya Pradesh who consumed seeds that release a toxin akin to a viper's venom has been rescued at a Delhi hospital, doctors said on Tuesday.
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World's 'Most Poisonous Plant' Found In British Garden's Flower Beds
Gardeners frequently employ the castor oil plant in their displays, however it contains the poison ricin, which can be fatal if consumed.
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'World's Deadliest Garden' Has More Than 100 Dangerous Plants, Photo Viral
The Poison Garden is home to Monkshood, Rhododendrons and Ricin, which according to the Guinness Book of World Records is the world's most poisonous plant.
