The hairy, ground-hugging vines of the squirting cucumber Ecballium elaterium might seem like an ordinary weedy plant. But ...

The squirting cucumber shoots its seeds so fast that scientists had to use techniques like high-speed videography to record ...

Narrator: Cucumbers usually cost under $3 a kilo. But sea cucumbers can set you back over $3,000 a kilo. In fact, they're so valuable people will risk their lives to get ahold of one. They might ...

Classic cucumber sandwiches are served on white bread with mayo and cream cheese. But with this creamy ingredient, they'll be ...

Before buying cucumber seed, check that they're ideal for your needs. Greenhouse cucumbers need to be raised in growing bags under the protection of glass, ridge cucumbers are for growing in a ...

The main results come when cucumbers are eaten instead of applied topically, but a study shows that applying cucumber on eyes ...

The squirting cucumber Ecballium—not to be confused with the exploding cucumber Cyclanthera—is not a showy plant. It meanders ...

Cucumbers are a staple in many a salad or sandwich, but they can quickly turn soft and soggy if not stored properly. A chef has revealed a nifty storage trick to help cucumber enthusiasts keep ...

As far as cucumbers go, they're getting the royal treatment. / Esben_H, iStock, Getty Images / Justin Dodd, Mental Floss ...

If using a grill pan, place it over medium-high heat just before cooking. Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise. In a shallow baking dish, combine shallots, vinegar, soy sauce, honey and crushed red ...

It's easy to think of strawberries as part of the berry family. But, when we learn that foods like cucumbers are considered ...