Bruxism, or teeth grinding, is often done unconsciously during sleep and can be caused by stress, an abnormal bite, medical conditions, or sleeping position. It can cause damage to teeth and lead to secondary conditions, but can be treated with stress-reducing techniques, therapy, or a custom-fit night guard. Bruxism is the medical term used to […]
Corn is a cereal crop used in food and animal feed. Wet milling extracts germ, fiber, starch, and gluten for various products. Dry milling ferments corn into ethanol for fuel and produces by-products for animal feed. Maize, also known as maize in many countries, is an important cereal crop produced around the world for use […]
The phrase “an ax to grind” has two meanings: in the US, it refers to having an ulterior motive, while in the UK, it means holding a grudge. The term comes from grinding axes on a grindstone and was likely coined by Charles Miner or Benjamin Franklin. Its origins may be apocryphal and possibly come […]
