Tag: treat

freeze-dried treat still popular (even if it never flew)

Perhaps the most popular example of space food that possibly never was, astronaut ice cream is now 50 years old. The crunchy, room temperature treat, which melts as the freeze-dried ice cream rehydrates in your mouth, was first introduced in 1974 by American Outdoor Products. According to Astronaut Foods, the brand under which the Space […]

German rail service benefits as beer goes down a treat with Euro fans

Polish fans arrive at Altona station on a special soccer train during the UEFA EURO 2024. Germany’s rail service is benefiting from the thousands of football fans from all over Europe who have travelled to the country to watch Euro 2024 matches and are ordering snacks and drinks on trains as they head from one […]

Chimpanzees seek out medicinal plants to treat ailments, study finds

London — Chimpanzees in the wild use medicinal plants to treat their injuries or illnesses, according to a study from the University of Oxford that researchers say is the most in-depth analysis to date. Scientists monitored 51 chimpanzees from two communities in Uganda’s Budongo Central Forest Reserve to see how they behaved when they were healthy […]

Summer fruit injuries are real. Here’s how to prevent and treat avocado hand, watermelon wounds and lime burns.

There’s nothing like the refreshing taste of fresh summer fruits. Along with being packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, colorful seasonal produce can add a touch of sweetness — or some tartness — to your favorite drinks, snacks, salads and desserts. Even though consuming “nature’s candy” can be a healthy and delicious experience, handling certain […]

Summer fruit injuries are real. Here’s how to prevent and treat avocado hand, watermelon wounds and lime burns.

There’s nothing like the refreshing taste of fresh summer fruits. Along with being packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, colorful seasonal produce can add a touch of sweetness — or some tartness — to your favorite drinks, snacks, salads and desserts. Even though consuming “nature’s candy” can be a healthy and delicious experience, handling certain […]