Who came up with the name grapefruit? But until the 19th century, grapefruits were either called “the forbidden fruit” or “Shaddocks,” a reference to the English ship commander who brought pomelo seeds (the grapefruit’s ancestor) to the West Indies in 1683. It wasn’t until the 1800s that a Jamaican farmer coined the term “grapefruit.” What […]
Was there an Iron Age in Africa?
Was there an Iron Age in Africa? The African Iron Age, also known as the Early Iron Age Industrial Complex, is traditionally considered that period in Africa between the second century CE up to about 1000 CE when iron smelting was practiced. What was unusual about the West African Iron Age? West Africa didn’t go […]
Can I buy Jerusalem artichokes?
Can I buy Jerusalem artichokes? You can sometimes buy them in grocery stores under this name. Other names you might come across include sun root, earth apple, and occasionally the nickname “Jerusalem fartichoke.” More on that later. Jerusalem artichoke is in the Asteraceae family. Are Sunchokes expensive? Jerusalem artichokes make a fine fodder crop. Sunchokes […]
How did they treat the natives?
How did they treat the natives? The English treated the Natives as inferior, believed they stood in the way of their God-given right to the land in America and tried to subject the Natives to their laws as they established their colonies. The Natives did not appreciate any of this. What is Huron known for? […]
Does Michelle Kwan still compete?
Does Michelle Kwan still compete? Though Kwan doesn’t compete professionally anymore (and says she rarely skates since retiring), she says that it’s still important to support the USA athletes — especially under this year’s regulations for the Tokyo games. “It’s fun to watch and cheer on our athletes,” Kwan says. What is Michelle Kwan up […]
What does GMC car stand for?
What does GMC car stand for? General Motor Company Which is higher end GMC or Chevy? GMC trucks, thanks to GMC’s focus on utility vehicles like pickups and SUVs, are higher quality and better equipped than standard Chevys. GMC trucks are targeted toward professionals more than Chevy trucks are. Chevy trucks appeal more to mass […]
How much horsepower does a 2005 Chrysler 300C Hemi have?
How much horsepower does a 2005 Chrysler 300C Hemi have? 340-horsepower How much horsepower does a 2005 5.7 Hemi have? The 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 5 7 hemi horsepower iS340 to 350. What is the fastest Hemi engine? The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is equipped with an 840-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI SRT Demon V8 engine. […]
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What do refugee camps do?
What do refugee camps do? A refugee camp is intended to provide temporary accommodation for people who have been forced to flee their homes, as a consequence of violence and persecution. Camps can accommodate people forced to flee across borders, as well as those who are internally displaced. Are refugee camps good? There is now […]