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Raccoons are commonly associated with wild, violent and vicious behaviour; however, this is not always the case and are actually quite skillful. As a result of their notable intelligence, people have been able to train raccoons to mirror the same basic skills that the average human toddler...

In the wild, raccoons live for two to three years while raccoons can live up to twenty years in captivity.

Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring.

The average strawberry has 200 seeds.

Benefits of konjac The high fiber content of konjac has many health benefits. Soluble fiber helps lower cholesterol and blood glucose levels. A diet high in fiber may also help regulate bowel movements, prevent hemorrhoids, and help prevent diverticular disease. Here’s what the research says...

Konjac is a root vegetable that grows in parts of Asia. It’s known for its starchy corm, a tuber-like part of the stem that grows underground. The corm is used to make a rich source of soluble dietary fiber known as glucomannan. People use konjac as traditional medicine and as a food source to...

Pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, are native to the Americas. They were discovered by archaeologists in caves in Mexico that date back to 7,000 B.C. Today, China produces more pumpkins and pumpkin seeds than any other country. India, Russia, the Ukraine, Mexico, and the U.S.A. are also...

Pumpkin seeds may be small, but they’re packed full of valuable nutrients. Eating only a small amount of them can provide you with a substantial quantity of healthy fats, magnesium and zinc. Because of this, pumpkin seeds have been associated with several health benefits. These include improved...

Artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes Confused by the variety of sugar substitutes nowadays? Understand the pros and cons to make an informed choice. By Mayo Clinic Staff If you're trying to reduce the sugar and calories in your diet, you may be turning to artificial sweeteners or...

By offering the taste of sweetness without any calories, artificial sweeteners seem like they could be one answer to effective weight loss. The average 12-ounce can of sugar-sweetened soda delivers about 150 calories, almost all of them from sugar. The same amount of diet soda—zero calories. The...

BIG, REALLY, REALLY BIG ANIMALS An elephant’s heart constitutes about 0.5% of the animal’s total body weight, so if an elephant weighs 10,000 lb, then the elephant’s heart would be expected to weigh 50 lb – if an elephant weighs 4500 kg, then that elephant’s heart may weigh 27 kg. The...

Elephants can fine tune their body temperature using “hot spots” scattered around their bodies, according to research which questions the widely held belief that the animals use their giant ears to stay cool. With their thick hides and lack of sweat glands, it has long been thought that...

The skin on an elephant can weigh as much as 2000 pounds, or over 900 kg. Elephant skin lacks moisture so it must be loose, especially around the joints, to provide the necessary flexibility for motion. The skin of the African elephant is more wrinkled than that of the Asian elephant. The...

Though he isn’t the only white-haired witcher, that snowy mane isn’t actually a witcher trademark, but the results of the magic he was infused with during his mutation as a young boy. We bet he’d get along with Rogue from the X-Men…and Daenerys.

Being one of the highest-paid TV actors as well as starring in one of the most expensive TV shows must require some dedication. Henry Cavill went quite far to secure Geralt’s rugged, ‘perpetually suffering’ look. It wasn’t just a matter of exercise – the actor also dehydrated himself to make it...

Being one of the highest-paid TV actors as well as starring in one of the most expensive TV shows must require some dedication. Henry Cavill went quite far to secure Geralt’s rugged, ‘perpetually suffering’ look. It wasn’t just a matter of exercise – the actor also dehydrated himself to make it...

From 1659–1681, anyone caught making merry in the colonies would face a fine for celebrating. By the Revolutionary War, the day had so little significance that Congress even held their first session on December 25, 1789. Christmas wasn't even proclaimed a federal holiday for almost another...

Turns out, we first started dashing through the snow for an entirely different holiday. James Lord Pierpont wrote the song called "One Horse Open Sleigh" for his church's Thanksgiving concert in the mid-19th Century. Then in 1857, the song was re-released under the title we all know and love...