10 common plants that can hurt you

Plants aren’t out to harm you. On the other hand, they don’t seem to mind if they do. Even the most harmless shrub won’t go out of its way to prevent you from scratching, bleeding, or, in rare cases, dying from respiratory paralysis. And some plants, including all 10 of the ones listed here, are well equipped to make your life miserable if you mess with them. You can learn all about this by donning a Speedo and racing through thick underbrush. Or you can just read on.

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Vinyl Is Poised to Outsell CDs For the First Time Since 1986

Sales of vinyl records have enjoyed constant growth in recent years. At the same time, CD sales are in a nosedive. Last year, the Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA) mid-year report suggested that CD sales were declining three times as fast as vinyl saleswere growing. In February, the RIAA reported that vinyl sales accounted for more than a third of the revenue coming from physical releases. Continue reading Vinyl Is Poised to Outsell CDs For the First Time Since 1986