Archive for February 22nd, 2006
Terrier Dog Breed Information
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006Dogs in the Terrier group, which include the Jack Russell Terrier, were developed to hunt and kill vermin. The vermin included control rats, mice and other predatory animals such as foxes that might raided a farmer’s produce and livestock. The very nature of these tasks require an energetic, tenacious, brave and determined dog such as [...]
Is Croton Poisonous?
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006Common names Croton Botanical name Codiaeum variegatum Poisonous parts Bark, roots, latex, leaves Toxins 5-deoxyingenol This exotic plant is grown for it’s colorful foliage. Chewing the bark and roots is said to cause burning of the mouth. The latex has caused eczema in some gardeners after repeated exposure. Some young leaves are used in the [...]
Medieval Health
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006As the populations of medieval towns and cities increased, hygienic conditions worsened, leading to a vast array of health problems. Medical knowledge was limited and, despite the efforts of medical practitioners and public and religious institutions to institute regulations, medieval Europe did not have an adequate health care system. Antibiotics weren’t invented until the 1800s [...]
