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fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago

Trees in the Middle Ages: The Good and The Bad - Medievalists.net

In the days of old, trees were more than mere plants; they bore deep meaning and mystery in the hearts and minds of men. Medieval folk saw in trees not only wood and timber but symbols of the eternal struggle between good and evil, life and death. This duality, between the "good" and "bad" trees, was deeply rooted in cultural tradition, blending Christian teaching with Greco-Roman heritage and the ancient beliefs of Northern barbarians.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Toxicity is a good defense, until it isn't

Evolutionary biologist Shabnam Mohammadi has studied how some animals develop adaptations to cardiotonic steroids, allowing them to consume toxic cane toads without adverse effects.
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fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 months ago

The History of Cannabis: From Ancient Medicine to Modern Culture | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Cannabis has ancient roots as a medicinal plant, integral to spiritual practices across cultures.
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