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Gardening tips: The dangers of dry trees
Some gardeners prefer to get rid of old and dead trees quickly, but others just let them stay – mostly because it takes time and effort to get rid of them. Meanwhile, some dry trees can be potentially dangerous, and it's especially true for families with kids.
Kate Yakimchuk dry trees gardening tips tips plants Garden 29 January 2024
Food storage tips: Mold – how it appears in the fridge
When you leave some food on the table for a week, then you might expect it to become dry or moldy – it's a pretty natural thing to happen. Meanwhile, when you keep your food in the fridge, then you might expect it to stay safe from mold, but it still happens regularly.
Kate Yakimchuk mold bacteria healthy food food storage Cooking 27 January 2024
A lightning stroke: Gardening tips
If you have tall trees in your garden, then there's always a chance that it can get struck with lightning. Sometimes it can be quite dangerous, because it can turn into a big fire, and even after the tree might be unsafe.
Kate Yakimchuk lightning gardening tips fruit trees damage Garden 25 January 2024
Learn more about nature: Animals that look harmless but can be dangerous
Even little kids know that tigers and crocodiles are dangerous – they can easily see it by their teeth and claws. But what about the harmless-looking animals that can actually be quite dangerous?
Kate Yakimchuk animal facts wild nature safety poison Animals 24 January 2024
Learn more about nature: Are sharks that dangerous to swimmers?
Movies like Jaws have planted the fear of sharks deeply in our minds, so many of us are afraid of them even when we swim in places with no sharks. While sharks can actually be deadly, they don't attack people that often – so your chances to be killed by a shark are extremely low.
Kate Yakimchuk sharks animal facts wild nature fish Animals 23 January 2024
Learn more about the nature: Wild animals that don't spread diseases
Kids are usually taught not to touch wild animals in case they're dangerous – they can be not only aggressive, but also infected. Many wild animals can actually spread diseases, but not all animals are dangerous because of that.
Kate Yakimchuk wild animals animal facts illnesses diseases Animals 23 January 2024
Interior tips: Unobvious dangers – these things can be dangerous to kids
When looking for something to play with, kids can accidentally hurt themselves – so everything can be dangerous to them. Some objects are clearly dangerous, but even seemingly harmless things can be a threat when your kid is curious and playful.
Kate Yakimchuk children safety interior mistakes kids tips House Design 23 January 2024
Stray animals: Facing your fear – what to do when you meet stray dogs
If you live in the area with lots of stray dogs, then it's hard not to be scared of them – they can be aggressive and quite dangerous. It's not always possible not to meet these dogs, but it's possible to overcome your fears.
Kate Yakimchuk stray dogs fears animal facts safety Animals 23 January 2024
Gardening tips: These things can be dangerous to kids
Gardening might look like a completely harmless hobby, but it might be actually dangerous to those who don't know how to use some tools properly. A keen gardener often has lots of sharp objects and chemicals to take good care of their plants, and kids might be too interested in playing with them.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips children safety kids tips Garden 20 January 2024
Gardening tips: Beautiful, but harmful – don't eat these berries
If you love growing decorative plants, then you have to be careful with what you grow, because some of these plants can be quite harmful. For instance, if you have small kids or pets, then you should be careful with plants that have poisonous berries.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips toxic plants berries poison Garden 16 January 2024
Know more about wildlife: Animals that aren't as friendly as you might think
In cartoons and fairy tales, lots of animals and birds are portrayed as intelligent and friendly, often demonstrating some human qualities. Meanwhile, real life is often far from cartoons – so these animals might not be as friendly as you might expect them to be.
Kate Yakimchuk wild animals nature aggression animal facts Animals 13 January 2024
Gardening insights: Pesticides – are they actually good or bad?
While some people can't imagine gardening without pesticides, others think that they're not just dangerous, but awful in every possible way. Like usually, the truth is actually somewhere in between – so you should know both the good and bad sides of using them.
Kate Yakimchuk pesticides pest control gardening tips benefits Garden 7 January 2024
Gardening tips: Dangerous pesticides – which ones are the worst?
When gardening, you can't completely avoid using pesticides, but you should always be very careful with what you apply on your plants and soil. Some pesticides can be not only effective, but also pretty dangerous to you, your family, or pets.
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Deer versus car problem: Learn more about wildlife
If you drive a car near forests, then you should always be careful of deers - you can accidentally hit one. While being extremely careful and shy animals, deers can also be quite careless, so they often get hit.
Kate Yakimchuk wild animals deer wildlife wild nature Animals 28 December 2023
Safety measures: When you meet wild animals
While most wild animals avoid humans and leave as soon as they sense them, others might be unpredictable - so you should stay safe. The best thing you can do is to remember some safety rules and follow them to leave untouched.
Kate Yakimchuk wild animals wildlife safety measures tips Animals 28 December 2023
A new study: Heavy metal foods – kids might be in danger
The issue of heavy metals in our food has become more urgent because of the high levels of metals in babies' food. Recently, metals were also found in kids' fruit puree pouches.
Kate Yakimchuk research baby health heavy metals food nutrition Cooking 27 December 2023
Housekeeping tips: Dishes you can't use in a microwave oven – don't use them
A microwave oven is an extremely convenient kitchen appliance, but it has some limitations. For instance, there are a few types of dishes you can't use in it - it can be dangerous!
Kate Yakimchuk microwave dishes safety measures oven Helpful tips 26 December 2023
Housekeeping tips: When cleaning chemicals do wrong – skin irritation signs
While widely used, cleaning chemicals can actually be dangerous when misused. If you don't protect your skin well, then you might get an unpleasant skin irritation.
Kate Yakimchuk skin irritation cleaning solutions chemicals health Helpful tips 26 December 2023
Exploring the wildlife: Whales wash up on shores – why does it happen?
Even if you don't live near the ocean, you probably know that sometimes whales wasp up on shores. It might be tragic and simply inconvenient, so people often try helping these animals when they can.
Kate Yakimchuk whale animal facts wild animals nature Animals 26 December 2023
When your dog attacks other dogs: Pet owner's tips
Some dogs happen to have pretty high levels of zoo aggression, so they can attack other dogs when they see them. It might be a huge problem for pet owners every time they walk their dog, and it can also traumatize someone else's dog as well.
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