{
  "id": 15084073,
  "title": "In Finland, people used to put live frogs in milk to keep it fresh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/in-finland-people-used-to-put-live-frogs-in-milk-to-keep-it-fresh",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T18:47:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/travel/things-to-do/in-finland-people-once-put-live-frogs-in-milk-to-keep-it-fresh-the-science-behind-this-strange-tradition/articleshow/134998480.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In the rural areas of Finland and northern Russia, communities had a fascinating custom of placing live frogs into milk containers to keep the milk fresh without refrigeration. Later studies found that frog skin contains compounds effective against bacteria and fungi. This blend of traditional wisdom and scientific discovery showcases how communities innovatively adapted to their surroundings,…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}