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Why is it called crab stick when the ingredients do not contain crab?
Crab sticks are a popular and favorite food. You may know that crab sticks are not made from real crab meat but from fish.
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Oceanography
Antarctic shrimp eat 300 million tons every year but still not extinct
As of now, Antarctic shrimp are 'confident' that they won't be eaten.
Archeology
China finds 'treasure' buried on Dragon Boat Festival
An ancient tomb recently excavated in Henan Province, China, not only brought a special coincidence on the Dragon Boat Festival but also revealed a treasure.
Oceanography
What is the truth behind feeding ice cubes to beluga whales?
In this scorching summer, you're probably thinking of different ways to cool off. But have you ever wondered why we often see people feeding ice cubes to beluga whales?
Biology
7 common bacteria that cause food poisoning
Food can become contaminated with bacteria from water sources, waste, soil, or human processes during production and transportation.
Animal world
A bird with a unique and little-known name in Vietnam: Easily confused with the bittern, has a characteristic similar to the cuckoo!
In Vietnam, this bird can be observed in Xuan Thuy, Cat Tien, and Yok Don national parks.
Food safety
Which foods are most susceptible to contamination?
With the naked eye, only some types of food contaminated with Ecoli and Coliform bacteria can be detected, causing odors (stink, rotten), but Salmonella does not cause o…
Health
These 2 types of seeds are 'cancer-causing culprits', more toxic than fast food or grilled meat
Nuts have high nutritional value and are a favorite food of many people, but these two types are taboo.
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Buying red mussels to eat, the man cried tears of joy when he found this
Before he could rejoice at discovering a valuable black pearl in his food, the man was saddened because the pearl was damaged and its value had seriously decreased.
Archeology
Revealing the Jurassic 'ocean lord' with a 6m long body
The monster's jaws alone were 1.3m long. It was a completely new species, described as
Animal world
What if cats were the same size as tigers?
Cats are widely distributed animals, with many species and numbers. China alone has more than 40 million cats.
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Photos show how flying has changed over the past 100 years, especially the 'golden age'
The photos below show how dramatically the commercial aviation industry has changed over the past century.
Health
Note when using oyster sauce to avoid harming health and food quality
Many people will be surprised to know that they are using this sauce the wrong way!
Health
Top 4 foods are 'Kings of calcium theft', causing many people to break bones from minor falls
As the body ages and declines in function, attention should be paid to diet to avoid harming health.
Oceanography
Seawater is salty and cannot be drunk directly, how do dolphins replenish water?
Dolphins need water to survive and function, but in the ocean, they cannot drink seawater directly. So how do dolphins rehydrate?