TIL it's estimated that out of the 100,000 or more species of mushrooms worldwide, just over 100 are toxic. ( www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov )
https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1dh2nj0/til_its_estimated_that_out_of_the_100000_or_more/...
TIL that 3.6% of all current cancer cases worldwide are attributable to drinking alcohol ( www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov )
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TIL that it may be faster for humans to run on all fours. ( www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov )
The fastest human on the planet might be a quadrupedal runner at the 2048 Olympics, which may be achieved by shifting up to the rotary gallop and taking longer strides with wide sagittal trunk motion. More generally, investigation of quadrupedal running will not only result in the development of new techniques that allow...
TIL Box turtles evolved from water to land, then back to the water, then back to the land again ( www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov )
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TIL that cannabis use can prevent nightmares caused by PTSD. ( www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov )
https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1djyrz9/til_that_cannabis_use_can_prevent_nightmares/...
Could Microplastics Be a Driver for Early Onset Colorectal Cancer? (2023) ( www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov )
Nutrition in Abrupt Sunlight Reduction Scenarios: Envisioning Feasible Balanced Diets on Resilient Foods ( www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov )
Abstract...
Perceptions toward Ebola vaccination and correlates of vaccine uptake among high-risk community members in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. ( www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov )
Sex, aggression, and humour: responses to unicycling ( www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov )
The Mighty Mouse: The Impact of Rodents on Advances in Biomedical Research ( www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov )
Degradation of Polyvinyl Alcohol in US Wastewater Treatment Plants and Subsequent Nationwide Emission Estimate ( www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov )
Estimated 17200 ± 5000 tons per year of PVA used in laundry and dish detergent pods in the US, with 10500 ± 3000 reaching wastewater treatment plants....
Pharmacology of Hallucinations: Several Mechanisms for One Single Symptom? ( www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov )
Sex, aggression, and humour: responses to unicycling ( www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov )
Phenomenology and content of the inhaled N, N-dimethyltryptamine (N, N-DMT) experience ( www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov )
The Effects of Alcohol Consumption on Recovery Following Resistance Exercise: A Systematic Review ( www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov )
The anxiolytic effects of resistance exercise ( www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov )
Cardiometabolic Effects of Omnivorous vs Vegan Diets in Identical Twins: A Randomized Clinical Trial ( www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov )
secret hand gestures in paintings ( www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov )
Explaining longevity of different animals: is membrane fatty acid composition the missing link? ( www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov )
Total Meat Intake is Associated with Life Expectancy: A Cross-Sectional Data Analysis of 175 Contemporary Populations ( www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov )
Editorial: 15 years of frontiers in human neuroscience: neuromodulation ( www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov )
Para-phenylenediamine allergy: current perspectives on diagnosis and management ( www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov )
Para-phenylenediamine (PPD) is the commonest and most well-known component of hair dyes. Oxidative hair dyes and dark henna temporary tattoos contain PPD. Individuals may be sensitized to PPD by temporary henna tattooing in addition to dyeing their hair. PPD allergy can cause severe reactions and may result in complications....
Pharmacology of Hallucinations ( www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov )
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