Causes of jaundice. Jaundice is caused by a build-up of a substance called bilirubin in the blood and tissues of the body. Any condition that disrupts the movement of bilirubin from the blood to the liver and out of the body can cause jaundice. Bilirubin Bilirubin is a waste product created when red blood cells break down.
Terry Rouse of Kansas City, Mo., is building a tiny house in downtown Kansas City Thursday afternoon, June 4, 2015. T. Rob Brown T. Rob Brown/Special to the Star. Jason Hatton, with Second Life Studios, works on a window on Thursday, June 4, 2015, for a tiny house at Cherry Street and 27th Terrance in Kansas City.
Researching tiny homes has yielded interesting information on folks from around the world who live in small spaces. Some homeowners dive into the little lifestyle just for the experience. However, others (like the shocking Hong Kong residents living in cramped compartments) don't have much of a choice.