The Sunflower's Story: A history
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From Prehistory to Present: a Sunflower Story!

The story of the sunflower (and its continent-hopping domestication) Sunflowers have been an important crop for a long time. This story goes back at least 5,000 years to Native American cultures. Some archaeologists believe the plant was among the first crops domesticated by humans- even before corn. Why would ancient peoples cultivate a simple flower…

Argh… mild acne. And skin breakouts! Pimples!
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Argh… mild acne. And skin breakouts! Pimples!

Mild acne is the scourge of skin everywhere (but don’t worry, we have tips on how to clear acne) These little characters need no introduction. Almost everyone has, at some point, been stricken with these blemishes (and why is it always on Date Night? Come on, skin). You know the stuff: red bumps, white/blackheads, scaly…

Modern sunflower oil production: beyond smashing seeds
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Modern sunflower oil production: beyond smashing seeds

Modern practices make sunflower oil production highly sustainable and nutritious. From its historical roots in North America to the fields of Russia and back again (and again), the modern sunflower has come a long way both geographically and genetically. Thanks to selective breeding, today’s sunflower bears little resemblance to its ancestors and produces a far…

Exfoliation Dead Skin Cells
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Exfoliation Tips: Are You Doing it Wrong?

Exfoliation: you’re probably doing it wrong (and it’s totally not your fault) You just need some exfoliation tips! Let’s get one thing clear. Actually two things – we’ll count your skin, too. Exfoliation is the cornerstone of any smart skin care system. Without proper exfoliation, it’s pretty much all for naught. That’s why we’re here…