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  2. Geophagia - Wikipedia

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    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 ] However, long-term consumption of the biscuits is reported to cause stomach pains and malnutrition, and is not recommended by doctors.

  3. How to Deep Clean Hardwood Floors so They Sparkle - AOL

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    Wood floor cleaner: Although they’re fairly easy to maintain, it’s important you choose a premium cleaner (either liquid or paste) that’s made specifically for wood flooring, as generic ...

  4. 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]

  5. Wood preservation - Wikipedia

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    The PTI preservative imparts very little color to the wood. Producers generally add a color agent or a trace amount of copper solution so as to identify the wood as pressure treated and to better match the color of other pressure treated wood products. The PTI wood products are very well adapted for paint and stain applications with no bleed ...

  6. Floor cleaning - Wikipedia

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    Bad practice in floor cleaning is itself a major cause of accidents. [1] To beautify the floor. To remove stains, dirt, litter and obstructions. To remove grit and sand which scratch and wear down the surface. To remove allergens, in particular dust. To prevent wear to the surface (e.g. by using a floor wax or protective sealant).

  7. The scientific reasons why we eat dessert last - AOL

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    Why did humans start eating sweet things at the end of meals? According to food scientist Steven Witherly, our appetite fades after we eat too much of the same type of food. A dessert course ...

  8. Blackboard - Wikipedia

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    On the other hand, chalk produces dust, the amount depending on the quality of chalk used. Some people find this uncomfortable or may be allergic to it, and according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI), there are links between chalk dust and allergy and asthma problems. [8]

  9. Sustainable flooring - Wikipedia

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    This is sustainable and it reduces material sent to landfill; further it uses dyeing methods that are less polluting and require less energy than other flooring. This flooring is sustainable when used alongside eco-friendly adhesive, as some products may have toxic finishes added (stain/fireproofing) that are not considered sustainable. [22]