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Eggs

Eggs We all know “eggs” … and to most of us, those are what we have for breakfast. But there is much more depth to this prehistoric culinary item than just food. Eggs are laid by many different kinds of … Continue reading

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What You Need to Know About The Beef You Eat

What You Need to Know About The Beef You Eat.   By Jo Robinson February/March 2008 746 3 Image Gallery Today’s industrialized process reduces the nutritional value of the meat, stresses the animals, increases the risk of bacterial contamination, pollutes the … Continue reading

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Pepper spray is not messing around | Grist

Pepper spray is not messing around | Grist. If this weekend’s attack on students had you wondering how bad pepper spray really is, science writer Deborah Blum has you covered. Answer: It’s five times more intense than the hottest natural … Continue reading

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‘Use-by’ dates: A myth that needs busting | Grist

‘Use-by’ dates: A myth that needs busting 30 by Dana Gunders 18 Nov 2011 3:28 PM Photo: Frank FarmHere’s a superbly kept secret: You know all those dates you see on food products that say “sell by,” “use by,” and “best … Continue reading

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Vegemite

Vegemite On my first trip to Australia, the subject of “Do you like Vegemite” was one of the first things an Australian asked. On a road trip with a fellow Australian adventurer, I was educated about Vegemite as we passed … Continue reading

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