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Apple Seeds Contain Cyanide

Posted by Deb Kelly on Thursday, March 22, 2012, In : I like ... 


Today I found out apple seeds contain cyanide.

The seeds of apples, also known as “pips”, contain a sugar/cyanide compound called “amygdalin”, which turns into hydrogen cyanide when it is metabolized in your body. Hydrogen cyanide was one of the key ingredients to Zyklon B, the trade name of the pesticide used by the Nazis in their gas chambers.

Other fruit seeds that also have cyanogenic glycosides are cherries, peaches, certain almonds, plums, apricots, raspberries, and pears. ...


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Desired Things

Posted by Deb Kelly on Sunday, February 26, 2012, In : I like ... 
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Desiderata 

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yoursel...
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What Causes Arms, Legs, and Feet to “Fall Asleep”

Posted by Deb Kelly on Monday, January 30, 2012, In : I like ... 


Today I found out what causes limbs to “fall asleep”.

Technically known as “paresthesia”, this syndrome is caused by the compression of specific nerves. When you sit cross-legged, sleep with your arm above your head, or position any limb in such a way to put excess pressure on a nerve, that nerve will stop sending impulses normally. Should the pressure be great, or the duration be long, the nerve will eventually stop sending impulses altogether.  Any area the nerve services will essent...


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Improving Communication Skills

Posted by Deb Kelly on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, In : I like ... 

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Paul Zak: Trust, morality - and oxytocin

Posted by Deb Kelly on Sunday, November 6, 2011, In : I like ... 

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Common sense meds ...

Posted by Deb Kelly on Saturday, October 29, 2011, In : I like ... 



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Do one brave thing ...

Posted by Deb Kelly on Saturday, October 29, 2011, In : I like ... 



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My favorite beverage ...

Posted by Deb Kelly on Friday, October 14, 2011, In : I like ... 


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