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Why can't we stand the garlic smell?
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Why can't we stand the garlic smell?

Garlic processed or eaten raw goes into the gastrointestinal tract when escaping the odor through the breath will no longer 'smell' like the original. More importantly,…

May 27, 2019
How do plants protect themselves?
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How do plants protect themselves?

Plants often face attacks from fungi, bacteria, insects (aphids, caterpillars, grasshoppers, ...) and animals that eat plants (pandas, elephants, ...).

May 3, 2019
Why is our blood red, but not green?
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Why is our blood red, but not green?

Human blood is red because of red blood cells, containing hemoglobin. This is a protein that contains a red compound called heme, which is very important in transporting…

December 18, 2018