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Wildlife officials in Pennsylvania are warning hikers with pets that someone found dog treats "stuffed with fish hooks" scattered along a stretch of the Appalachian Trail. The Lehigh Gap Nature Center and, later, the Pennsylvania Game Commission shared the warning on social media on Monday, May 6 alongside photos of the potentially deadly treats, Knewz.com has learned. The state game commission said the booby-trapped treats were found over the weekend by a hiker near the North Trail Loop leading to the George W. Outerbridge shelter on the Appalachian Trail in Washington Township. "This section...
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A gold pocket watch that was recovered from the body of John Jacob Astor IV following the sinking of the Titanic is set to go up for auction. The auction for the wealthiest Titanic passenger's 14-carat gold Waltham pocket watch begins Saturday, April 27 with the starting bid set at 60,000 pounds ($74,979), according to auction house Henry Aldridge and Son. "Astor is well known as the richest passenger aboard the R.M.S. Titanic and was thought to be among the richest people in the world at that time, with a net worth of roughly $87 million (equivalent to several billion dollars today)," the auc...
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Stick-and-poke tattoos are coming back into fashion, even though the technique for applying the skin art has been around for thousands of years. Knewz.com has learned that a new study of the tattoos of "Ötzi," a man who lived sometime between 3350-3105 BC who was naturally mummified in sheets of ice in Europe, posits the theory that his famous tattoos were applied using a method similar to the stick-and-poke techniques still prevalent today. Published in the European Journal of Archaeology, the authors wrote that “the physical characteristics of the preserved marks suggest that they were tatto...
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It's the old egg and, well, egg debate. There has been a great debate about the health benefits — or defects — of eggs, and the latest argument is that they don't worsen your cholesterol and may improve heart health, Knewz.com has learned. A new study, presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session, suggests that eggs — at least fortified ones — are good for your heart and don't cause a rise in bad cholesterol. That negates findings by the American Heart Association in the 1970s, when the great egg debate began, according to Study Finds. It is believed by some that...
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Alzheimer's disease can be transmitted through bone marrow transplants, according to a new study. Therefore, experts warn the disease could potentially be spread via other organ, blood, tissue and stem cell donors, Knewz.com has learned. The research, published in the journal Stem Cell Reports00049-3) on Thursday, March 28, challenges the conventional understanding of Alzheimer's as solely a brain disorder, shedding light on its systemic nature. The research team from Vancouver, Canada, used bone marrow containing stem cells from mice carrying familial Alzheimer's disease. This form of the dis...
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A 58-year-old man has been diagnosed with an extremely rare condition that causes faces to appear "demonic." Computer-generated images depict these bizarre facial distortions, showing stretched eyes, pointed ears and deep grooves in the cheeks and forehead, Knewz.com has discovered. The patient said he had been seeing peoples' faces in this distorted manner for 31 months, medical experts from the Dartmouth College Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences in Hanover, New Hampshire, wrote in a paper00136-3/fulltext) published by the journal Lancet on Saturday, March 23. "The patient said t...
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A scientific inquest has shed new light on the dangers some common household chemicals pose to brain health. The research suggests substances found in a wide range of items, from furniture to hair products, are linked to the increasing prevalence of neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis and autism spectrum disorders, Knewz.com has learned. A team of researchers from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, discovered that certain chemicals specifically impact the brain's oligodendrocytes, a specialized cell type that creates the protective insulation...
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When it comes to finding the best hiding spots, cats may hold the crown. The creatures are known for getting creative in their attempts to evade cuddle-hungry humans, squeezing into tiny spaces or scuttling up out of reach. Knewz.com challenges you to channel the visual prowess of these predatory pets and hunt down the hidden feline in a head-scratching optical illusion brain teaser. The image, brought to us by Jagran Josh, depicts a woodsy scene where a cat blends in seamlessly with the swirling bark of a towering tree. Can you spot the elusive animal in 10 seconds or less? Those with a knack...
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Individuals who are intrigued to use a reputed new "death calculator" to assess their life expectancy and future wealth risk being fooled by scammer chatbots. The developers behind "Life2Vec," powered by artificial intelligence, are warning of fraudulent websites mimicking their creation, Knewz.com has learned. Unveiled in December, the AI considers a variety of health and demographic factors to estimate individuals' lifespans and financial outcomes. The technology was developed by a team researchers from Denmark and the United States who trained the algorithm with data from more than 6 millio...
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It's widely known what Viagra's primary use is, but new research suggests that it could have a significant impact on a major disease. According to research from the Cleveland Clinic, sildenafil — which is primarily packaged under the name Viagra — cuts the risk for Alzheimer's disease by 50 percent, Knewz.com has learned. While Viagra is primarily used for erectile dysfunction, the study used computational models, insurance claims information and observations from brain cells in Alzheimer's patients to examine its effectiveness against the most common form of dementia. “Our findings provide fu...
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