South Korean health officials are asking people not to deep fry and consume starch toothpicks, after the method, which turns the toothpicks into crunchy chips, went viral on social media. In videos ...

After brewing up 49 uses for tea last month, we came across a household staple even more versatile and valuable. With thanks to "Bon Appetit" and "Readers Digest" magazines, along with a bunch of ...

Gordon was a reporter for TIME, based in the London bureau. A screengrab from Ssot815's mukbang video featuring fried toothpicks. Gordon was a reporter for TIME, based in the London bureau. South ...

South Korean health officials are warning the public not to eat deep-fried toothpicks after videos of the controversial practice started blowing up on social media, Reuters reported. “This is not a ...

The toothpicks in question aren't wooden like the ones used in the U.S. — they're made of starch TheMFDS/X The South Korean government is asking its citizens not to eat fried toothpicks after the ...

The toothpick doesn’t need explanation. It’s one of those items that’s so simple, so ubiquitous that recognition of what it is and what you’re supposed to use it for seems like innate knowledge. Even ...

Hard wooden toothpicks are not ideal for cleaning teeth because they can cause gum damage that could lead to infection. Rough and frequent toothpick use can damage existing dental work like fillings ...

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