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This Disgusting New Crab Species Eats Its Own Arms [Video]

shaun — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:14:41 +0000

This is one of the weirdest animals I’ve ever seen: a furry white crab that only eats the bacteria that grows on its own claws and arms. It looks like a disgusting white christmas ornament that eats its own bristles. More »

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This Disgusting New Crab Species Eats Its Own Arms [Video]

shaun — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:14:41 +0000

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Why Do My Gums Bleed When I Brush My Teeth?

johntesh — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:35:52 +0000

Why do my gums bleed when I brush my teeth? This is a question that needs answered. It is also a vary common question among people of varying ages, genders, lifestyles, et cetera. Likely, every single one of us have seen traces of pink when we brush our teeth. You should not try to pass this off as something minor. Your oral health depends on taking this problem seriously. Ozone generators can often prove to be helpful by creating an oxygenated mouthwash that might just kill the germs that cause gum disease and even bad breath.

Many things can cause your gums to bleed when you brush your teeth. Sometimes, it can be blamed on sensitive gums. You may be brushing your teeth too hard. The bristles on your tooth brush might be too rough or too firm. You may even spend too much time brushing your teeth. Any of these might be the cause of bleeding gums. No matter what, though, you should talk to your dental professional to see if any of these causes are the case.

This is vital, because gingival bleeding can be a sign of periodontal disease, otherwise known more simply as gum disease. In general, gingivitis may be the underlying cause behind bleeding gums. The good news is that it is possible to reverse the effects of gingivitis.

One of the devices that might be useful for fighting this type of problem is a ozone generator.Such devices can create oxygenated water that can be used as a mouthwash.

However, if gingivitis is left untreated, it can lead to more serious forms of dental disease. For instance, it could turn into periodontitis. That can make your teeth start to get a bit loose and they can eventually even start to fall out.

A good
oral irrigator is another useful tool, they provide much benefit, but in a different way than the ozone generators mentioned previously.

Other, even more serious problems can cause your gums to bleed when you brush. It might be a sign of a blood disorder, even cancer based disorders like leukemia. Clotting problems may be the underlying issue as well.

On a less serious note, sometimes people are sensitive or even allergic to things like aspirin, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, and things of that nature. These supplements and OTC medications can sometimes act as blood thinners, which could explain the problem. You will never know unless you talk to your dentist though.

Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only and does not intend to diagnose, treat or advise on any health problems. If you have or thinky ou might have a health problem, visit your doctor for advise, diagnosis and treatment.The USFDA has not evaluated any statements about any products in this article.

Eraser with built-in brush for eraser bits – absolutely brilliant

othertech — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:00:41 +0000

How many times do you think you’ve used a pencil eraser and then brushed off the little rubber bits with your pinky? A million times? — a billion? Well, no more! This eraser brush device, while coming about fifty or sixty years too late, will certainly be useful for those of you still using pencils. What’s that? I’m getting reports that no one uses pencils any more, anywhere. That can’t be right.

I kid, I kid. Here in tech world you don’t see a lot of pencils around, but they’re still indispensable in art. Even if as a penciler you end up with stuff like this. I’d say Rob Liefeld could have used a little more eraser in his life.

Anyway, you’ve got yourself a nice professional eraser on one end, and a beautiful head of bristles on the other — what else could you need? It’s even tastefully designed. I want one just to keep in a drawer. Costs 7GBP, or a little over $10, which I think is reasonable.

[via LikeCool and Swiss Miss]

WALL-E’s M-O Coming To A Crumb Covered Desk Near You

othertech — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:25:10 +0000

By Andrew Liszewski

He may not be the poster bot for the film, but M-O, aka Micro Obliterator’s quiet antics in WALL-E made him instantly likable. And not only did he do a good job at keeping the Axiom clean, but even with just a set of glowing eyes he had loads more personality than the most advanced Roomba. So for that reason alone this M-O deluxe action figure would make a great addition to any desk. But what’s with the deluxe you might ask? Well it turns out M-O actually has a set of duel bristles on the front allowing him to sweep up any dust or crumbs you roll him over, which are collected in an easy to empty waste bin on his back. Let’s see an Eve figure do that! $21.99 from Amazon.

[ WALL-E Clean And Go M-O Deluxe Action Figure ] VIA [ Shiny Shiny ]