What can I do with watercress?

What can I do with watercress? Let’s cook the stuff. Puree into soup. The spiciness of watercress is nicely tempered when puréed with potatoes and enriched with crème fraîche and butter in a classic French soup. Toss into a Salad. Layer in Sandwiches. Add for garnish. Fold into a dip or sauce. Blitz into a […]

What do air sacs do?

What do air sacs do? These air sacs, called alveoli, are responsible for gas exchange. They look a bit like grapes at the end of the bronchial branches. Each air sac is surrounded by a network of fine blood vessels (capillaries). The oxygen in inhaled air passes across the thin lining of the air sacs […]

How do you write a crime short story?

How do you write a crime short story? Six top tips for writing crime fiction Fill it all with conflict. Conflict is the root of all drama. Cut the waffle. ‘One must never place a loaded rifle on the stage if it isn’t going to go off. Avoid the deus ex machina. Your characters don’t […]

Where was the first steamboat invented?

Where was the first steamboat invented? The first successful steamboat was the Clermont, which was built by American inventor Robert Fulton in 1807. systems and, eventually, moved to France to work on canals. It was in France that he met Robert Livingston. Do steamboats still exist? Steamboats were also used to carry items like lumber. […]

What mutations can cause?

What mutations can cause? ​Mutation. A mutation is a change in a DNA sequence. Mutations can result from DNA copying mistakes made during cell division, exposure to ionizing radiation, exposure to chemicals called mutagens, or infection by viruses. Do all mutations cause problems? No; only a small percentage of variants cause genetic disorders—most have no […]

Is a ficus a fig tree?

Is a ficus a fig tree? Ficus (/ˈfaɪkəs/ or /ˈfiːkəs/) is a genus of about 850 species of woody trees, shrubs, vines, epiphytes and hemiepiphytes in the family Moraceae. Collectively known as fig trees or figs, they are native throughout the tropics with a few species extending into the semi-warm temperate zone. Which tree is […]

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