It is rare that one cannot see me without a toothpick in my mouth. Perhaps a good substitute for a cigar or one of those psychological dependencies, for whatever reason it is one of my favorite ...

Toothpicks may seem like ordinary objects, but they carry a rich and curious history dating back to ancient civilisations. From tools of hygiene to symbols of class, and even instruments of innovation ...

Neanderthals used toothpicks crafted out of bits of bone, wood or grass stems to perform a kind of prehistoric dentistry on their aching gums, a study shows. Multiple grooves - along with signs of ...

OMI-HACHIMAN, Shiga Prefecture--Shigenobu Sato found himself at a loose end after he reached the mandatory retirement age of 60. But over a meal one day, he had a flash of inspiration when he caught ...