- Do potato chips add weight?
They are very high in calories, and it's easy to eat way too many of them. In observational studies, consuming French fries and potato chips has been linked to weight gain ( 4 , 5 ). One study even (...)
- What were the dogs in Egypt?
Ancient Egyptian dogs were to the greyhounds, salukis and possibly even the mastiff and dachshunds of today. The ancient Egyptians were absolutely fascinated with cats, and it is through that most (...)
- Do green potatoes make you sick?
Although the green color itself is not harmful, it may indicate the presence of a toxin called solanine. Peeling green potatoes can help reduce solanine levels, but once a potato has turned green, (...)
- What kind of pets did ancient Egyptians have?
The ancient Egyptians kept animals as pets ranging from domesticated dogs and cats to baboons, monkeys, fish, gazelles, birds (especially falcons), lions, mongoose, and hippos. Crocodiles were even (...)
- How do I know if my mutt is hypoallergenic?
Don't shed – in other words, they have a non-shedding coat that produces less dander. Don't have hair – therefore, are less likely to have dander. Have short, single-layered coats – meaning that wi (...)