This is super terrifying, seems like a Buzzfeed thing to do. I was genuinely surprised it was not Buzzfeed.
PSA - PLEASE READ AND SPREAD HE WORD!!!
IF YOU SEE THIS PLANT AT ALL, DO NOT TOUCH IT!!!
Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) is an invasive herb in the carrot family which was originally brought to North America from Asia and has since become established in the New England, Mid-Atlantic, and Northwest regions of the United States. Giant hogweed grows along streams and rivers and in fields, forests, yards and roadsides, and a giant hogweed plant can reach 14 feet or more in height with compound leaves up to 5 feet in width.
Giant Hogweed sap contains toxic chemicals known as Furanocoumarins. When these chemicals come into contact with the skin and are exposed to sunlight, they cause a condition called Phytophotodermatitis, a reddening of the skin often followed by severe blistering and burns. These injuries can last for several months, and even after they have subsided the affected areas of skin can remain sensitive to light for years. Furanocoumarins are also carcinogenic and teratogenic, meaning they can cause cancer and birth defects. The sap can also cause temporary (or even permanent) blindness if introduced into the eyes.
If someone comes into physical contact with Giant Hogweed, the following steps should be taken:
Wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and COLD water as soon as possible.
Keep the exposed area away from sunlight for 48 hours.
If Hogweed sap gets into the eyes, rinse them with water and wear sunglasses.
See a doctor if any sign of reaction sets in.
If a reaction occurs, the early application of topical steroids may lessen the severity of the reaction and ease the discomfort. The affected area of skin may remain sensitive to sunlight for a few years, so applying sun block and keeping the affected area shielded from the sun whenever possible are sensible precautions PLEASE, DO NOT JUST READ AND SCROLL! THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AND POTENTIALLY LIFE-SAVING INFORMATION!!!
me: mom i can't go to school the stress is bad for the baby
mom: what baby?
me: me
I just watched this yesterday I was kind of annoyed with Amethyst and I felt bad for her...it was hard to choose between
Remember when Amethyst went through an entire episode dedicated to an identity crisis where she kept getting poofed and came back as something different each time? I really want something like that for Peridot where she goes on an actual mission with the Crystal Gems and is so nervous she keeps fucking up. The first time she comes back shes like COVERED in stars with star hair and star toes and star glasses and shes like “this is what you want right? this is what it means to be a Crystal Gem?” And everyones like “Uhh” and she keeps getting poofed and coming back in a mirror of one of the gems outfits like “is this right?” and its finally Amehyst that talks to her about her worth and that if she wants to be a Crystal Gem then she’s gotta let loose and be herself. Finally when she gets poofed and comes back one last time she has almost her exact old outfit, just with stars on her kneepads instead of diamonds and her look is a little less uptight, more loose with fluffier looking hair shes like “Is this okay?” and Amethyst just says “You look like you, and that’s all we could ask for.”
biggest hetero lie i’ve been told: fighting is a part of a healthy romantic relationship
rosiesketches:
slowly slowly
True
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