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Health & Fitness > Allergies What is chlorine allergy: 3 of 3
Allergies to chlorine result from ingesting chlorine, or from contact with chlorine. Allergies are hypersensitivities to normally innocuous or harmless substances. Chlorine is not actually an innocuous or harmless substance, so many "allergies" to chlorine are actually just sensitivities. Additionally, if you have asthma or ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Book reviews: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J. K. Rowling: 3 of 3
The middle book in the seven-book Harry Potter series, J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire recreates the excitement of the first three books by modifying the school-year model that frames the previous books. Rather than beginning at his aunt's house, the story begins with a scene that Harry sees in a dream fr... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Assessing the overall safety of airbags: 3 of 3
Airbags in cars have saved countless lives: according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), airbags save over 1500 lives per year.(1) Nevertheless, when improperly used, airbags themselves can contribute to fatalities. According to the National Safety Council(NSC): "In 1996 35 people, including 26 ch... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Creating a cutting garden: 2 of 2
Cutting gardens fill your home with vases overflowing with flowers. They give you an excuse to be outside, and make you enjoy the inside while you are there. In creating a cut flower garden, pay attention to the garden's location, suitable plants, and your own preferences. Additionally, by cutting your own flowers from your ... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies What you need to know about allergies to bananas: 2 of 2
Allergies to bananas result from eating bananas, or from contact with bananas or foods or products with banana ingredients. Allergies are hypersensitivities to normally innocuous or harmless substances. In the case of a banana allergy, bananas are the allergen that triggers the body's reaction. There are a couple different t... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies Allergies to strawberries explained: 2 of 2
Strawberry Allergies Allergies to strawberries result from eating strawberries, or from contact with strawberries or foods or products with strawberry ingredients. Allergies are hypersensitivities to normally innocuous or harmless substances. In the case of a strawberry allergy, strawberries are the allergen that triggers th... More..