Vinegar

Sweetened drinks typically have large levels of sugar. Drinking soda and other sugary drinks weakens the enamel in the teeth and causes tooth decay. In addition to the decay, the color of the drink can leave stains. Some foods and liquids contain vinegar which is made from corn and diluted with water to 4% acidity. A dark soda may be made up of carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, natural flavors, caffeine, and phosphoric acid, The color of the soda varies…

"Shitty First Drafts," by Anne Lamott dismisses the myth of the “perfect first draft” by explaining how horrible first drafts really are. It seems that she is writing to a young, student-based audience. Lamott mixes in a lot of humor which makes it fun and interesting to read and since she writes in a very informal tone it helps her connect to the reader more than if she wrote more professionally. Along with this Lamott seems to be trying to see through the audience’s eyes by telling her…

Steven Keating, a MIT student knew there was something wrong with his health when he began to smell phantom vinegar smells for around 30 seconds every day. He decided to take action, and he went in for an MRI. The scan showed an abnormality in his brain which had grown into a tumor. The tumor was so large and it had to be removed as soon as possible. After the surgery, he requested to have his genome sequenced and he also wanted the raw data from his scans. The fact that he was able to approach…

While you are swimming in the ocean, you feel like something touches your body. In few minutes, you feel very itchy and a burning sensation. You realize that you are had been stung by a jellyfish. Not all jellyfish sting. Some of them are not dangerous to humans. Different jellyfish carry different venom, the symptoms and treatment of the sting differs from one to the other. People should know how do these beautiful gelatinous creatures pack such a painful punch, how to treat if they sting and…

You may be in full holiday mode, but what about your feet, asks Prescott Podiatrist Dr. J. Todd Cox. By the time most Americans reach 50 years old, they will have walked nearly 75,000 miles. Though an impressive number, that’s much mileage accrued, opening the possibility for a range of foot and ankle issues, particularly pain affecting daily activities, such as exercising, walking, or even standing for extended amounts of time. Stresses like these not only affect your paws but your overall body…

The green sea turtle, also known as Chelonia Mydas, is an endangered species. Sea turtles are targeted by people due to their meat, eggs, and shells. For people, this is a way of not only getting food but also an income source. Another factor that contributes to the green sea turtle endangerment is overfishing and poaching. Sea turtles are also used by some for ceremonies or even medicine. Technology such as propellers or getting hit by a boat can also pose threats to sea turtles, as the…

Mold is fungi that are found outdoors and inside homes. Molds grows exceptionally well on paper products and in moist dark environments. Nevertheless, mold is found in every environment, including dry conditions and reproduce year round. Areas in which mold are found include greenhouses, saunas, farms, mills, construction areas, basements and showers. According to the Center of Disease Control (CDC) mold thrives on three conditions. First, mold needs a food source i.e. leaves, paper drywall.…

Ever since I was three years old, my family and I regularly attended church. Even when I was little, I truly believed in God and viewed church not only for social gathering, but also a place for psychological support. People fast and pray for days to be sincere and in hope that their prayers may be answered. There are so much that people gain by praying. One popular prayer topic has always been health or long life. According to O 'Connor 's study, where 47% of study subjects prayed for their…

Plague, the mass killer. It strikes where it pleases and takes the lives of millions. Pain and suffering follow in its path. The Bubonic Plague’s origin, widespread transmission, and population decline caused it to be Europe’s most horrible pandemic, paving the way for advancement in sanitation and medicine. The first historical accounts of the Bubonic Plague were in Central Asia in 1338. By the early 1340’s it had already struck China, India, Persia, Syria, and Egypt. The plague was…

I have always questioned where the names of our food came from. It’s time for some fun facts about food. I have read things about food that I did not know such as; the M&M candy actual stands for Mars and Murrie, or that Pears melt in vinegar. There are so many facts about food that I have never knew until one day just randomly googling things about food. I love finding new information on all sorts of stuff. Finding out cool things about what we eat can be little bit scary especially if…