Almonds were domesticated thousands and thousands of years ago in the Middle East. This was possible because a mutation in wild almonds brought about what would become the split between bitter almonds and sweet almonds….

Cats are prone to a medical condition called anemia. It’s characterized by lethargy and a change from active behaviors to the cat lying around, doing little to nothing. If you notice these behaviors it’s essential…

People have been eating onions for thousands and thousands of years. As such, it isn’t clear where these vegetables were domesticated, though the speculation is that it happened somewhere in Asia before the results proceeded…

Most of us use essential oils, whether it’s in air fresheners, cleaning spray, hand sanitizer, fragrance, laundry products, cosmetics, skincare, or even certain medications. But while essential oils might be safe for human use, does…

Spinach is an annual that can be eaten a wide range of ways. It is rather unusual in that it was domesticated in historical times. Thanks to that, there is a fair amount of information…

If your cat seems to be scratching their ears, shaking their head, and rubbing their face against the furniture more than usual, it might be time to take a look inside their ears. If you…

Sunflowers are an entire genus of about 70 species. Some of them have spread far beyond their place of origin. In contrast, others are at serious risk of becoming extinct. Having said that, when people…

Naturally, cats are carnivores, meaning meat is an essential ingredient in their diet. But as a cat owner, you have probably wondered whether fruits are safe for cats. And if so, what fruits can cats…

Ferns are vascular plants. However, they are quite different from flowering plants in that they have neither flowers nor seeds. Instead, ferns reproduce using spores for the most part. There are more than ten thousand…