Despite touting themselves as the healthier and safer option, organic foods are actually more likely to make you sick. Aside from the higher risk of E.coli due to the manure used in organic farming, organic grains are much more susceptible to toxins from fungi (mycotoxins). Fungi find it much easier to infect unprocessed crops, which spells disaster for organic food lovers. Mycotoxins are highly dangerous to our health; for instance, they’ve been linked to higher rates of neural tube defects and esophageal cancer. Read full article here
History
The Women Who Built Grunge
Despite being acknowledged as the “Godmother of Grunge”, Tina Bell is rarely included in the history of grunge music. Women in general are hardly ever mentioned in music history unless they’re close to famous male musicians. Looking back at Tina Bell, music journalists often leave her out of Bam Bam, the band that she fronted, wrote music for, and co-founded with her husband. When she is mentioned, it’s in relation to Kurt Cobain, who was said to have been a fan of Bell and her band before founding Nirvana. Read full article here
Merv
October 2, 2022
