Tomatoes were cultivated by the Aztecs in the Americas—then brought to Italy by the Spanish in the 1500s—but people thought they were either poisonous or an aphrodisiac. In France, tomatoes were called pommes d’amour—“apples of love”—due to the belief that they had aphrodisiac properties; In Italy, tomatoes were called pomi d’oro—“golden apples”—because the first tomatoes in Europe …
Humpback Whale Sex Documented For The First Time—Both Whales Were Male Humpback mating and reproduction are still a mystery to experts. However, in 2024, two male humpback whales were documented mating off the coast of Maui. Male-female humpback sex has yet to be documented. Read More → The snake clitoris was discovered in 2022 The …
According to legend, roses were originally only white but turned red after Cupid mischievously poured wine over the flower Roses symbolize beauty, suffering, and love. Roses are the most popular flower in the world with over 150 species and thousands of hybrids being cultivated globally. In Northern European folklore, roses are believed to be owned by …
Five Wolf Facts and Over 30 Seconds of Howls In the Nez Perce (Nimiipuu) Tribe, wolves (hîmiin) symbolize wisdom, strength, and family loyalty in tribal legend. In the Nez Perce (Nimiipuu) Tribe, wolves (hîmiin) symbolize wisdom, strength, and family loyalty in tribal legend. The wolf is viewed as a leader of animals that influences how those animals …
Wolfsbane was used as protection against werewolves and vampires In European folklore, wolfsbane was believed to protect against werewolves and vampires. Others believed that touching wolfsbane on a full moon could cause shape-shifting. Historically, wolfsbane was used in small doses to treat patients who had delusions of being a wolf. It was also said to …