Beautiful Danger In Art And Nature

In the app today: a Barcelona fountain flows with deadly mercury, and a creep disease center sparks numerous conspiracy theories. FACT OF THE DAY: Oleander flowers are among the most poisonous in the world—people have been injured by roasting marshmallows over their burning branches. [Curiosity Daily logo]( The Beauty And Danger Of Curiosity There's something poetic about deadly beauty—poisonous flowers, dangerous cliffs, and even whirling tornadoes have a strangely beautiful quality. We've got the subject on our mind ever since learning about [Barcelona's mercury fountain]( so we made today's newsletter all about beautiful things that could kill you. This Modernist Fountain Flows With Deadly Mercury [Look But Don't Touch Barcelona's Mercury-Spewing Fountain]( When American sculptor Alexander Calder created this fountain in 1937, the effects of mercury poisoning weren't widely known. Commissioned to recognize the mercury mines of Almadén, the fountain later took on an anti-fascist meanin in response to Franco's regime. It still flows today—but thankfully, it's a little less deadly. Read More: [Look But Don't Touch Barcelona's Mercury-Spewing Fountain]( "Beauty Parlor Stroke" Victims Are Triggered By Hair Washing Sometimes, it's the pursuit of beauty that leads to deadly side effects. "Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome" can be triggered when salon customers have their heads pulled back to be washed but aren't given anything to prop their necks up on. It's rare, but this position can cause a blood clot in one of the four major arteries that lead to the brain. Better ask for a towel next time. Read More: [Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome Can Be Caused By A Simple Hair Wash]( This Adorable Critter Is The Only Venomous Primate You might be hard-pressed to find someone who would call the slow loris "beautiful," but "adorable" or "just like a living Furby" certainly seem to fit the bill. Don't let its apparent cuddliness fool you though—these primates have a toxic bite. But don't be scared. Actually, they're more often the ones in danger, as exotic pet traders unscrupulously put them in situations where they cannot thrive. Read More: [Slow Lorises Are Cute But Deadly]( [The Difference Between Steel Cut, Old Fashioned, Quick Cook And Instant Oats]( Also In The Curiosity App Today - Scientists have [recreated the infamous Milgram experiment]( and the results are pretty much as disturbing as they've ever been. - There's a [creepy disease research center near Long Island]( and it's why hamburgers are so cheap. - Studies show that [parents live longer than non-parents](. Finally, a reason to have kids. - The [secret to anti-aging might be pomegranates](. Yummy. [OPEN THE APP]( Discover More Amazing Stories Every Day! Start following the subjects that interest you most. We do the work of writing, designing and curating can't-miss articles and videos in those subjects, so you can let your natural curiosity lead the way. [EXPLORE ALL SUBJECTS]( Follow us and smarten up your social media. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Google+]( [Pinterest]( [undefined]( [Advertise on Curiosity]( Not Curious Anymore? If you already know everything, you might as well hit the button below to unsubscribe, or just update your [email preferences](. [UNSUBSCRIBE]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Update Preferences]( Beacon Solutions, Inc. 4809 Ravenswood Ave Chicago, IL 60640