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Does citrus grow in China? Citrus is currently one of the major cash crops in southern China. Citrus growing acreage remains around 1.2-1.3 million ha in recent years, namely, 1.309 million ha in 1997, 1.27 million ha in 1998, 1.283 million ha in 1999, and 1.3 million in 2000. Where are grapefruit grown in the […]

Who invented the miniskirt in 1964? Defined as a skirt with a hemline averaging halfway up the knee (and falling approximately four inches below the butt!), the miniskirt was popularized by Mary Quant, who introduced her own version of the skirt at her London boutique Bazaar in 1964. When was the miniskirt introduced? 1963 Who […]

What is the most famous lost treasure? Here are 10 lost treasures of the world whose value cannot be measured. Lost Dutchman Mine. The Library of the Moscow Tsars. The Amber Room. Ark of the Covenant. Romanov Easter Eggs. Jewels of King John. Lost Inca Gold. Dead Sea Copper Scroll Treasures. Fragment of a Dead […]

What human food can I give my hamster? The following foods are safe for your hamster to eat: Broccoli. Cauliflower. Kale. Cucumbers. Celery. Bok choy. Sweet potatoes (should be removed of their skins before feeding, as molds can flourish in the skins and cause digestive tract upset and other ailments) Apples. What is poisonous to […]

What is the difference between a door knob and a door handle? A door handle or door knob is used to open or close a door. A door handle is a lever operated device while a door knob usually is shaped like a globe or, in some older homes, an oval. Are door levers better […]

Is it la agua or el agua? This rule isn’t based on modern pronunciation as much as it is on historical reasons. This is the correct answer. Just adding that el is only used if there’s no other word between the article and the noun, when there’s another word (like an adjective), la is used […]

Are there breed restrictions for service dogs? Can service animals be any breed of dog? A. Yes. The ADA does not restrict the type of dog breeds that can be service animals. Do service dogs have to be pure bred? However, that’s a myth. Any breed of dog can be utilized as a Service or […]

Is the DS Dead? Nintendo confirmed this week that it has discontinued production on all current models of the 3DS family of portable gaming systems, which ends the platform’s life cycle after nine years. It’s a strange end to a strange ride for the 3DS, the latest and possibly last of Nintendo’s dedicated handheld gaming […]

Which sports originated in Italy? Although Italian football – calcio – is the country’s most popular and famous sport nowadays, the ‘Bel Paese’ has many other ball sports – some with a tradition dating back through the ages to classical times. What is Italy’s traditional sport? football What are the top 5 most popular sports […]

What does excellent condition mean? Excellent condition means that the vehicle looks new, is in excellent mechanical condition and needs no reconditioning. This vehicle has never had any paint or body work and is free of rust. Good condition means that the vehicle is free of any major defects. What is excellent condition on a […]