There are currently 13 States that have medical marijuana laws legalizing marijuana for medical use. This guide will help you determine if marijuana has been legalized in your state for medical or therapeutic usage. Medical Marijuana StatesAlaskaCaliforniaColoradoHawaiiMaineMichiganMontanaNevadaNew...
A pomelo is a citrus fruit that is grown all throughout Asia, Malaysia, Tahiti, New Guinea and Fiji. It is considered the largest member of the citrus family. Other names for the pomelo include pummelo, pommelo, and jabong. Another name for the pomelo – shaddock – is not an Asian word, but is based...
In the human species, there is always a “leader of the pack,” and that leader is called the alpha male. In groups of animals that share a territory (and often hunt together) it is common for the group to choose an alpha male. This creature is the recognized authority, allowed to take first pick...
Fascia refers to the strong tissues that have number of different functions in the body. Among these functions are enclosing the different muscles in the body, giving support to different organs and body parts and giving protection to them. The fascia is made up of mesenchyme, which is a kind of...
Grain alcohol (also called ethyl alcohol or ethanol) is pure alcohol, and is made from grains like corn and rye that have been fermented and distilled. And no, this is not something you can pour into a mixed drink; grain alcohol is toxic, and is not even used at 100% concentration. It is quite...
Guano is, in a nutshell, animal poop—but with one important qualifier. It is useful animal poop. It is so rich in nutrients that it can be used as fertilizer. The term was first used in Peru, where people had to make a clear distinction between the ordinary excrement from the “beneficial” ones...
An international team of scientist made a major breakthrough regarding how and why living cells age. England's Newcastle University along with Germany's University of Ulm found the biochemical pathway that enables aging through a "systems biology" technique using computer modeling and cell cultured...
Edith “Jackie” Ronne, the first woman to explore Antarctica, passed away today. She was 89. At the age of 28, Ronne followed her husband, Finn Ronne, an explorer, on an expedition to Antarctica in 1947. She was the first woman ever to brave the winter season of Antarctica, along with Canadian...
Oleic acid is a kind of fatty acid. It is naturally extracted from plants and in some animals. It can also be found in some egg and butter substitutes. Oleic Acid is mono unsaturated, and is ranked as a “healthy fat.” It can help control a person’s cholesterol levels and increase the “good”...
