The sign made the claim that âdeadly nightshadeâ is actually a choice edible. Unfortunately, thereâs considerable confusion over the popular name âdeadly nightshade.â The plant most commonly referred to as âdeadly nightshade,â is Atropa belladonna, which is a highly unpleasant and toxic hallucinogen. âBlack nightshade,â Solanum nigrum, on the other hand, is edible.
awards and honors. Enrico Caruso, original name Errico Caruso (born Feb. 25, 1873, Naples, Italyâdied Aug. 2, 1921, Naples), the most admired Italian operatic tenor of the early 20th century and one of the first musicians to document his voice on gramophone recordings. 1  Caruso was born into a poor family.
Opera Great Luciano Pavarotti Dead at 71. Italian opera star Luciano Pavarotti has died at his home in Modena, Italy, the singer's manager said. The legendary tenor, who was among the world's most celebrated and beloved singers, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2006. He was 71 years old.