Posted by: diychica on: October 27, 2009
Playing with dead insects is something wed normally deem excusable in children but slightly weird in adults.
Not so when you consider the work of Swedish photographer Magnus Muhr, who takes the carcasses of dead flies, lays them on paper and imbues them with new life through a few strokes of his pencil. Insect necrophilia [...]
Posted by: diychica on: October 16, 2009
Illustrated guide to monsters features a collection of cutaway diagrams showing the anatomy of traditional monsters from Japanese folklore.
The Makura-gaeshi (pillow-mover), pictured in the thumbnail, is a soul-stealing prankster known for moving pillows around while people sleep. The creature is invisible to adults and can only be seen by children
Source:http://www.pinktentacle.com/2009/10/anatomy-of-japanese-folk-monsters/
Posted by: diychica on: August 1, 2009
“There’s a tremendous amount of research being conducted on what compounds and odors people exude that might be attractive to mosquitoes,”…Larger people tend to give off more carbon dioxide, which is why mosquitoes typically prefer munching on adults to small children.
Source:http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/07/31/health/webmd/main5202020.shtml?tag=cbsnewsSectionContent.7
Posted by: diychica on: June 5, 2009
Children are being injured on trampolines because too many people, including drunk adults, are crowding onto them, doctors have warned.
Source:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/tayside_and_central/8079827.stm
Posted by: diychica on: May 1, 2009
Learn why young healthy adults are adversely affected, the similarity between human flu and swine flu, conspiracy claims, and more.
Source:http://www.qualityhealth.com/flu-articles/4-surprising-swine-flu-facts-theories
Posted by: diychica on: April 22, 2009
Time and money are two things Americans can’t afford to waste.
So it’s not surprising (though slightly disappointing) that the drive-thru is considered one of the greatest inventions of all time. There’s even a study to prove it. In 2005 and 2006, researchers asked 600 adults and teens why they eat so much fast food.
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Posted by: diychica on: April 7, 2009
Traces of a chemical used in rocket fuel were found in samples of powdered baby formula, and could exceed what’s considered a safe dose for adults if mixed with water also contaminated with the ingredient, a government study has found.
Read the full story here:http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iv7iKxtfzjqINoGSGDUuSwLow4TQD97B7DLG0
