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Infant Botulism
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How does botulism work? I have heard that infants can get botulism poisoning from honey. Why can't infants eat honey?
It's Easy to Grow Edible 'Shrooms in Your Kitchen
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Amateur mycologists abound and do-it-yourself mushroom growing kits are all the worldwide rage today. Find out how you too can get started growing your own edible mushrooms.
Petrichor: What Causes the Earthy Smell After Rain?
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There's often a strong, quite pleasant, smell right after a rain shower. What accounts for petrichor, the 'smell of rain'?
Mushroom Facts
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Mushrooms, whether cultivated or harvested wildly, can provide a delicious addition to any meal. Learn more mushroom facts about these fungi.
Mildew vs. Mold: What's the Difference?
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You probably use the words mold and mildew interchangeably. But these two types of fungi aren't quite the same. Is one worse?
How does toxic mold make you sick?
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Toxic mold sickened 27 infants and caused one death in the Cleveland area in 1993. Find out what this toxic mold is and how toxic mold can be harmful to humans.
Can you fight allergies with local honey?
Fighting allergies with honey is a tasty cure for sniffles and watery eyes, but does it work? Investigate how honey could fight allergies.
How Magic Mushrooms Work
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Mushrooms – they're not just a pizza topping. This psychotropic fungus has guided many an adventurer on a trip. How do shrooms make their magic?
This Science Experiment Will Run for 500 Years
Scientists started an experiment back in 2014 that will run for 500 years. The first results were recently published. So, what have they found so far?
How to Get Mold Out of Clothes
Mold is a creepy fungus that can pop up anywhere there's moisture, and that includes on your clothes. But you can kill the mold and save your favorite fabrics from the trash. We'll show you how.