The discovery that led to the creation of safety glass was an accident in itself. It was 1903 and French chemist, Edouard Benedictus, was working in his laboratory when he accidentally knocked a glass flask off its shelf. The flask crashed to the floor and shattered, but it did not send sharp shards flying. In fact there were no shards. The broken … [Read more...]

Road rash is term we’re all familiar with, but you may not realize just how severe road rash injuries can be. The majority of road rash injuries are minor injuries that do not require treatment, but severe road rash can grind skin down to the bone and even grind off body parts, such as fingers. Severe road rash over a large portion of the body can … [Read more...]

It sounds like a scene out of Maximum Overdrive. You hear noise in the kitchen, and when you go to investigate, the microwave has turned on all on its own, electricity arcing inside until it cracks the turntable and scorches the bottom of the oven. But it’s not fiction. According to Consumer Reports, that is exactly what happened to a Texas couple, … [Read more...]

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the second leading cause of death for children ages one to four. Swimming pools pose and obvious danger, but there are everyday items in your home that can pose a hidden drowning risk for infants and toddlers. Toilets, buckets, and other containers can hold enough … [Read more...]

Avocado Avocado contains a toxin called persin. It is found in the fruit, seeds, leaves, and bark of the avocado plant. It is considered mildly toxic to dogs and cats, and can cause diarrhea and vomiting. Persin is even more dangerous for birds, horses, cattle, and goats. In addition to the toxin, the avocado pit poses a choking hazard to dogs and … [Read more...]