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  2. Calabash chalk - Wikipedia

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    The practice of eating calabash chalk is observed by both sexes and different age groups of people of African descent, for the purpose of pleasure. However, it is prevalent among women, predominantly during pregnancy, who claim it prevents vomiting, over-salivation and nausea. [1] Calabash chalk is also used to make facial masks and soaps. [6]

  3. Geophagia - Wikipedia

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    Calabash chalk is also eaten in west Africa. [33] Haitian mud cookies being prepared. In Haiti, poor people are known to eat bonbon tè made from soil, salt, and vegetable shortening. These biscuits hold minimal nutritional value, but manage to keep the poor alive. [34]

  4. Pica (disorder) - Wikipedia

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    For people who currently have a medical condition (e.g.: pregnancy) or a mental disorder (e.g.: autism spectrum), the action of eating non-nutritive nonfoods should only be considered pica if it is dangerous and requires extra medical investigation or treatment on top of what they are already receiving for their pre-existing condition. [3]

  5. Food craving - Wikipedia

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    Some people even crave non-food items such as chalk, clay, laundry starch, or soap. This is a condition called pica, and may indicate a mineral deficiency or severe anemia. Pica is a condition which is rarely come across in developed countries. [36] One of the treatments for morning sickness consists of accommodating food cravings and aversions ...

  6. My Strange Addiction - Wikipedia

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    My Strange Addiction is an American documentary television series that premiered on TLC on December 29, 2010. The pilot was broadcast on May 5, 2010. The series focuses on people with unusual compulsive behaviors.

  7. People are eating cicadas. Here's how to do it safely. - AOL

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    Cicadas are generally not toxic to dogs, but there are some things pet owners should keep in mind before allowing your dog to munch on them — namely, eating a large number of cicadas can cause ...

  8. History of bread - Wikipedia

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    From the late 18th century to the end of the 19th century, bread sold in England and the United States was often adulterated with hazardous materials, including chalk, sawdust, alum, plaster, clay and ammonium carbonate. Frederick Accum was the first to raise alarm to the food adulteration in 1820.

  9. Why do we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday? - AOL

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    Though the celebration is part of the Christian faith, many non-religious people mark the day by eating the sweet treats. Click here to sign up for our newsletters. Show comments.