Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odourless, colourless, non-irritant gas. It is the most common cause of fatal poisoning in Britain today. It causes the accidental deaths of up to 500 people each year in the USA and a much larger number of sub-lethal poisonings.
Dictionaries-Easton's Bible Dictionary-Mandrakes. Hebrew dudaim; i.e., love-plants, occurs only in Genesis 30:14-16 and Cant 7:13. Many interpretations have been given of this word dudaim.sed in small quantities like opium, it excites the nerves, and is a stimulant. --ED.) [E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary. Bibliography Information Smith, William, Dr. Entry for 'Mandrakes'.
Slide: 1 / of 4. Caption: The root of the mandrake plant was once thought to scream when pulled from the ground, rendering agonizing death to all those without wax in their ears. Well, extra wax, I meanâlike, a lot of it. Simply not swabbing your ears wonât save you from anything, much less a homicidal plant.Image: Wikimedia.he mythologizing of the mandrakeâall the screaming and growing out of the blood of hanged men and suchâshows up in the works of Shakespeare and the dramatist John Webster.