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From corsets and foot binding to urine mouthwash and nightshade eyedrops, people went to great lengths to achieve what they ...

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Illinois is the Prairie State with lush landscapes full of prairie grasses and other intriguing plants. Yet, like every state, some Illinois plants are poisonous for both people and animals. While ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Some poisons are known for creeping slowly through the ...

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Nutritionist Jen Avis joins Good Morning ArkLaMiss to discuss the connection between arthritis and nightshade vegetables. She says there is little research for or against ...

Q. We have a weed called Devil’s Trumpet in a garden area. How do we get rid of it? A. It won’t be easy, but it is possible. Devil’s Trumpet is but one common name for Datura stramonium named by the ...

Spotting poisonous flowers can be tricky since toxic plants are often visually appealing. However, certain characteristics can help you identify them. For example, bright colors, distinct smells or ...

There’s nothing like wandering through a Washington state forest on a beautiful summer day in search of ripe, wild berries. Wild berry picking is the stuff of childhood memories for many ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you're heading outdoors this summer, it pays to know the difference between poison ivy, poison oak and other rash-producing ...