It's buckeye season — trees and football. More about Ohio's state tree

Ohio State Buckeyes? Not quite. We're talking about the Ohio buckeye tree. Here's what makes them poisonous and other facts ...

3 Toxic Plants That Became Lifesaving Drugs—And Nearly Killed Us In The Process

Here’s how these three powerful plants revolutionized modern medicine — and how a few dangerous missteps ultimately shaped ...
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The Poisonous Plants You Didn’t Realize You Were Growing

Discover the most poisonous plants that could be in your home or garden, learn how to identify them, and find out why some ...
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6 Materials Best Not Burned In Your Backyard Fire Pit – Fire Officials Warn

Nothing beats the warmth and ambiance of a crackling backyard fire pit on a cool evening. Yet what you throw into those ...
Japan Today

Urushi: A beginner’s guide to Japanese lacquerware

Among Japan’s many traditional handicrafts, urushi (lacquerware) stands out as one of the oldest. Urushi comes from the varnish made from the sap of the urushinoki, better known in English as the ...