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HP Labor Day Sale: Save Up to 67% on Laptops, Desktops, Monitors, More
HP Labor Day Sale: Save Up to 67% on Laptops, Desktops, Monitors, More
Labor Day is a celebration of workers (you and us!) and our accomplishments, and it
2023-08-30 01:15
World's most dangerous plant under lock and key in the UK
World's most dangerous plant under lock and key in the UK
One of the world's most poisonous plants has entered the UK and has been put in a glass cage to protect the public. The Gymie-Gympie plant (also known as Dendrocnide moroides) originates from Australia, with one recently going on display in Alnwick Garden, Northumberland. The plant was first discovered in 1866 when a road surveyor’s horse was stung and died within hours. It's reportedly got a sting so powerful that it feels like you're being electrocuted and set on fire "at the same time." "Sitting proudly in a glass cage, under strict lock and key, we are taking all precautions necessary to keep our gardeners safe," the website explains. "Situated next to Cannabis, Ricin, Henbane and hundreds of narcotic and poisonous plants all with the aim of educating and entertaining." Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter John Knox, lead tour guide at the Poison Garden, said: "The plant usually flowers and produces its fruits when it is less than three metres tall, and it could reach up to 10m in height. The stem, branches, petioles, leaves, and fruits are all covered in the stinging hairs and not to be touched." He added: "The tiny brittle hairs, known as trichomes, are loaded with toxins over the entire plant and if touched, stay in the skin for up to a year. And release the toxin cocktail into the body during triggering events such as touching the affected area, contact with water, or temperature changes." Last year, one Brit decided to grow the plant himself to create awareness. He said at the time: "I don't want to come over as a loon. I'm doing it very safely. Some botanic gardens have these plants as interesting specimens." Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-07-08 19:50
US Fed on track for a 'soft landing': senior offical
US Fed on track for a 'soft landing': senior offical
The US Federal Reserve is on track to achieve the rare feat of lowering inflation without causing a damaging recession, a senior...
2023-10-13 22:10
China sweeps through the gold medals on the opening day of the Asian Games
China sweeps through the gold medals on the opening day of the Asian Games
China has dominated the Asian Games for the last 40 years, and the 2023 edition will be the same
2023-09-24 21:47
No. 19 LSU, Army clash for the first time since 1931, and for the first time in Death Valley
No. 19 LSU, Army clash for the first time since 1931, and for the first time in Death Valley
Army coach Jeff Monken says it will take a “monumental effort” for the Black Knights just to keep it close this weekend against 19th-ranked LSU
2023-10-20 04:30
Lawrence Shankland earns Scotland call ahead of June double-header
Lawrence Shankland earns Scotland call ahead of June double-header
Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland and his Hibernian counterpart Kevin Nisbet have both been included in the Scotland squad for the next month’s Euro 2024 qualifiers against Norway and Georgia. The Edinburgh-based pair take the places of Stoke’s Jacob Brown, who missed the end of the Championship season with a hamstring issue, and Southampton forward Che Adams, who recently suffered a recurrence of the ankle injury he sustained in Scotland’s win over Cyprus. Shankland, who previously made four appearances in 2019 and 2020, was called back into the fold for the Spain game in March and he has kept his place at the end of a season in which he has scored 28 goals for Hearts. Nisbet, who won all of his 10 caps in 2021, is recalled for the first time since damaging his anterior cruciate ligament in February 2022. The 26-year-old has scored 12 goals for Hibs since returning to action in December. Rangers defender John Souttar is recalled after missing much of the season through injury. The 26-year-old, who has not played for the national team since last summer’s Nations League defeat in Ireland, takes the place of Norwich City centre-back Grant Hanley, who has been sidelined with an Achilles problem since early April. Blackburn centre-back Dom Hyam has retained his place after earning a late call-up for the last camp in March, while Steve Clarke has opted for consistency in the goalkeeping department with Angus Gunn, Zander Clark and Liam Kelly again called up in the absence of Craig Gordon, who remains sidelined as he tries to fight back from a double leg-break sustained on Christmas Eve. Scotland, who are top of Group A with two wins from their two games so far, face Norway in Oslo on Saturday, June 17 before welcoming Georgia to Hampden three days later. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
2023-05-29 19:46
When Does Valorant Episode 6 Act 1 Battle Pass Expire?
When Does Valorant Episode 6 Act 1 Battle Pass Expire?
The Valorant Episode 6 Act 1 Battle Pass will expire upon the Acts conclusion on Mar. 7.
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China Summer Box Office Hits Record in Rare Consumer Bright Spot
China Summer Box Office Hits Record in Rare Consumer Bright Spot
China’s summer holiday box office sales surged to a record, one of the few bright spots in the
2023-08-19 08:31
NFL Rumors: Josh Jacobs won’t follow the Jonathan Taylor trade route
NFL Rumors: Josh Jacobs won’t follow the Jonathan Taylor trade route
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs won't be requesting a trade like Jonathan Taylor with the Indianapolis Colts, as he agreed to a restructured contract with the team.
2023-08-27 03:25
Alaska salmon season back on after court halts closure that sought to protect orcas
Alaska salmon season back on after court halts closure that sought to protect orcas
A U.S. appeals court has halted a lower court ruling that would have shut down southeast Alaska’s Chinook salmon troll fishery for the summer to protect endangered orca whales that eat the fish
2023-06-22 07:58
Bad Bunny drops fifth studio album, addresses why he threw phone on fan in song lyrics
Bad Bunny drops fifth studio album, addresses why he threw phone on fan in song lyrics
Bad Bunny announced his fifth album on Monday, October 9, much to the delight of his fans
2023-10-14 10:00
Canada's Trudeau stranded in India by plane problems
Canada's Trudeau stranded in India by plane problems
The prime minister had been set to leave on Sunday after a tense meeting with India's Narendra Modi.
2023-09-12 04:34