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Magical plants described in the hugely successful Harry Potter books by J K Rowling are, in fact, based on real plants; the Mandrake, Belladonna and Wolfsbane do exist.

Many plants have curative as well as harmful properties and were used by healers of long ago for beneficial ointments, love potions and at times instruments of revenge.

Plant lore may be interesting, but not always practical. Plants used in healing and spell work can be fascinating and frightening...but do they belong in common gardens?

Tomatoes, once thought to have aphrodisiac powers, form the basis for this romantically named dish. It can be served hot on Valentine's Day or chilled on Midsummer's Day.

Despite the prematurity of the Deep Purple early works, Shades of Deep Purple has some creative instrumental pieces based on an incredible teak work.

Exsilium Liquidus is a powerful Wiccan potion used to exorcise spirits and demons from the home; its creation and use are to follow.

Tailoring allows a character to make cloth and leather items. People who become a grand master tailor may find it profitable.

Different types of incense can bring about various effects when burned. How to attract love and money with incense.

Titan Books has released for the first time on our soils, the adventures of Modesty Blaise and James Bond. Great books. Great art. They make a great pair. Find out why

Harry Potter, The Exhibition debuts in Chicago, its only Midwest location on its U.S. tour. The display will continue for five years in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

Although a woman's body naturally prepares itself for the rigors of pregnancy and childbirth, nature provides many herbs to support the entire process.

Hippocrates, an ancient Greek healer who became known as the 'father of medicine', used a number of medicinal plants and healing herbs in his teachings and written work.

Known for belladonna or "deadly nightshade," the nightshade family boasts vegetables that may cause inflammation, as well as wolfberries and cayenne - touted for healing.

Works of Niccolò Machiavelli, Italian philosopher, writer, statesman, diplomat and great political theorist of the Italian Renaissance.

Once believed as "novelty", "poisonous", and a "dieter's adversary", it has become a staple and the leading vegetable crop worldwide.

Traps are available to the Rogue Mastery skill set players; see what other skills are as well.

While human beings have been aware of certain methods of "dulling pain" for nearly two thousand years, only recently was this science mastered.

Canines and humans share a mutual history, beginning in the Stone Age. While dogs helped hunters, guarded homes and gave companionship, some groups deem them as negative.

At least a quarter of the prescriptions written in the United States contain at least one product that has been derived from a plant.

The Man-of-Steel comic book hero 'Superman' soared but Shuster and co-creator Jerry Siegel were left behind. Shuster struggled to make a living with vision disabilities.

There's an array of toxic plants in the average yard or garden. Learn what plants are toxic and the symptoms of poisoning in livestock, pets and other animals.