#Sugar substitute

Author: Matt Gilligan / Source: did you know? Our dogs are family, which is why it is so tragic to read a story like this, even if you don’t know the people involved. A woman named Kate Chacksfield is trying to warn other pet owners out there that the sweetener xylitol can be fatal to pets. She

Author: Bethany Brookshire / Source: Science News for Students Artificial sweeteners can have a not-so-sweet side — a bitter aftertaste. Their flavors can be such a turnoff that some people never use them. Decades ago, people noticed something special about two of these artificial

Author: Rehan Hasan / Source: Lifehack Let’s face it, we all love our desserts and we all probably have a favourite one that we simply can’t resist. The bad news is that there is lots of good information today that warns about the risks of too much sugar. It’s a fact that too much sugar will

Is the oldest business in your state a mom-and-pop shop, or a famous megabrand? Today’s infographic from Busy Beaver Button Co. maps the diverse range of companies that claim to be the oldest in their respective states. While many of them exist today as modest family-owned businesses such as

Author: Sid Perkins / Source: Science News for Students We know you would never do it. But some people pee in swimming pools and hot tubs. This isn’t just a gross habit. When chlorine reacts with urine, it creates chemicals that can irritate eyes and lungs. Now researchers can measure this