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Toxicologist Answer's Popular Questions About Poison

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Can a Pencil Cause Lead Poisoning? Poison Expert Answers

Can pricking yourself with a pencil lead to lead poisoning? If you suspect that you've been bitten by a venomous spider, what do you do?

How Poisonous Animals Resist Their Own Toxin

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This is How Poisonous Animals Avoid Poisoning Themselves!

But how do these animals survive their own poison? Rebecca D. Tarvin explains all in this informative TED-ED video.

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Is There Such a Thing As an Undetectable Poison?

People have been using poison to get rid of enemies for thousands of years. That's how the quest of developing the most undetectable poison has begun, and it has never really stopped. This video goes through a list of 6 deadly poisons that fit the 'undetectable' category the best.

BEWARE! This Frog is Tiny, But Highly Dangerous!

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The Story of the World's Most Poisonous Creature

The poison dart frog is a tiny and striking creature found in the lush, diverse rainforests of Central and South America. Known for their brilliant colors and potent toxins, these amphibians are a fascinating example of nature's intricate and often deadly beauty.

6 Extremely Poisonous Plants People Confuse for Food

While far from the most common cause of poisoning (that dubious honor belongs to carbon monoxide and household items such as pesticide), hospitalization due to the ingestion of poisonous plants is entirely preventable.

WARNING: These 10 Common Flowers Are Poisonous!

All parts of this plant are extremely poisonous if ingested, and the symptoms include a fever, dehydration, slow heartbeat, tremors, and even death. 4.

The Most Effective Home Remedies For Poison Ivy

Poison ivy rashes are the most common allergic reaction in the US, affecting 25-40 million people annually . Some people are so sensitive to poison ivy that touching an animal or camping gear that was in contact with poison ivy can trigger a reaction.

10 Poisonous Flowers Every Gardener Should Know About

All parts of this plant are extremely poisonous if ingested, and the symptoms include a fever, dehydration, slow heartbeat, tremors, and even death. 4.

How to Recognize and Treat Sun Poisoning

Sun Poisoning vs. Sunburn - The Important Differences

Severe sunburn or sun poisoning should be treated immediately to prevent long term consequences. This is how you can recognize, treat, and prevent sun poisoning. Symptoms - Sunburn vs.

Relieve Food Poisoning with These Natural Remedies

Food Poisoning?? Treat it Quick and Naturally at Home!

All of us have suffered from food poisoning at some point in our life. You may have had those mouthwatering sausages from the roadside stall, only to get a severe stomach ache and diarrhea a couple of days later. Chances are - it's food poisoning you're suffering from.

Food Poisoning Symptoms You Should Know About

6 Common Symptoms That Are Indicative of Food Poisoning!

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 48 million people contract food poisoning every year.

Be Aware of These Foods as They Can Cause Food Poisoning

This means that your odds of succumbing to food poisoning are pretty slim, but you’re still going to have a pretty rough time. There are many different causes of food poisoning, such as bacteria, toxins, and chemicals. However, some foods have a higher possibility of making you sick than others.

I Never Knew That Cassia Cinnamon Is Poisonous!

Most commonly used for flavoring, cassia now dominates the cinnamon market in the US because of its cheap cost, though its use has been severely restricted and partially banned in the EU due to real concerns about its poisonous health effects.

10 Ways Toxins Are Getting Into Your House

You May Be Surprised at These Poisonous Things in Your Home

We all want to think our home is where we are most protected from all dangers, but as it turns out when it comes to airborne poisons - this is NOT the case.

Are Tea Towels to Blame For Food Poisoning?

Can You Really Get Food Poisoning From a Humble Tea Towel?

We don’t tend to pay much thought to the tea towels that lie in our kitchens other than when we have to dry cutlery or crockery, but it has recently been reported that they could actually be to blame for food poisoning.

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Rabbi, My Wife Is Trying to Poison Me. What Should I Do?

The man replied, 'My wife is poisoning me.' The Rabbi, very surprised by this, asks, 'How can that be?' The man then pleads, 'I'm telling you, I'm certain she's poisoning me, what should I do?' The Rabbi then offers, 'Tell you what.

Are You Aware of The Dangers of Salmonella Poisoning?

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Your Fridge May Be Full of Tainted Food. Here’s Why…

As it is becoming more and more widespread, everyone should be aware of the dangers of salmonella poisoning and learn how to prevent it, which is exactly what this video is about. As you may know, salmonella-related food recalls are a frequent occurrence.

Travel

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Welcome to the Deadliest Garden in the World

Let's put it this way - picking flowers there is a really bad idea... as this garden holds the most poisonous plants on the planet. The Poison Garden was created by the Duchess of Northumberland, and at present, there are over 100 deadly plants in there.

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17 Extremely Dangerous Foods That Could Kill You!

2. 6 Extremely Poisonous Plants People Confuse for Food 3. 21 Dog Health Hazards Lurking in Your Home 4. 15 Common ‘Healthy’ Foods That Can Be TOXIC to Humans 17 of the World's Most Poisonous Foods!

Watch Out! The 10 Most Venomous Animals in the World

The bright colors of the frog are meant to alert other animals to the strong poison contained in its skin. It's enough to touch the frog slightly to get poisoned. 2 micro grams of its venom is enough to kill an adult human.

Mess with These 12 Adorable Creatures at Your Own Peril!

These 12 Animals May Look Cute, But They Can be Deadly

Well, it might shock you to hear, but the slow loris is actually one of the only poisonous mammals in the world.

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Yum? 10 Dangerously Exotic Foods from Around the Globe

Cooking the fish reduces the quantities of the poisonous substance, but your tongue will still go numb when you taste it. As a result of this danger, only licensed chefs are allowed to prepare fugu – the lives of the people they serve are in their hands. 2.

Why the Giant Hogweed Is Such a Dangerous Plant

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Touching This Weed Can Lead to 3rd Degree Burns

The issue is, hogweed is a lot more dangerous than poison ivy. Merely touching this plant can lead to extreme burns on your skin.