Do French eat salad before or after main course? French meals include a salad course after the entree and before dessert. European-trained chef Karl Guggenmos of Healthy Meals Supreme explains that in France, diners believe that a green salad consumed after a main course can assist with digestion. What course is salad in France? Traditionally, […]
What are the characteristics of a clone?
What are the characteristics of a clone? Clones contain identical sets of genetic material in the nucleus—the compartment that contains the chromosomes—of every cell in their bodies. Thus, cells from two clones have the same DNA and the same genes in their nuclei. What does it mean to clone an organism? Cloning is the process […]
What to give to a family who lost someone?
What to give to a family who lost someone? What to Send When Someone Dies? Send a sympathy card with a sympathy message. Send a beautiful sympathy basket full of gourmet foods and specialized treats. Send a flower bouquet for a funeral. Send a memorial contribution to help pay for memorial expenses. Send a keepsake […]
Can an octopus hear?
Can an octopus hear? Today there’s proof, at least for the octopus and squid, that they can indeed hear. To register sound, an octopus uses a sac-like structure called a stratocyst. The stratocyst contains a mineralized mass and sensitive hairs that allow detection of sounds of certain frequencies. Where are octopus ears? Some have suckers, […]
Can you buy betel nuts in the US?
How do the glands in the endocrine system work together?
How do the glands in the endocrine system work together? The hormones created and released by the glands in your body’s endocrine system control nearly all the processes in your body. These chemicals help coordinate your body’s functions, from metabolism to growth and development, emotions, mood, sexual function and even sleep. What glands produce what […]
What did Zachariah reveal to Charlotte about the crew?
What did Zachariah reveal to Charlotte about the crew? Zachariah tells Charlotte that the same crew from the previous voyage is on board the ship because Captain Jaggery couldn’t get any other sailors to work for him. Charlotte recalls her experience with the two porters on the dock in Liverpool on the day she boarded […]
Which animal is most closely related to the deer?
Which animal is most closely related to the deer? These seven species are grouped into their own family, the Moschidae, within the Pecora and are the sister group to the Cervidae/Bovidae, so they’re more closely related to the ‘true’ deer and the cows, goats and sheep etc., than to the giraffes or the pronghorns that […]
What is the most flavorful part of cilantro?
What is the most flavorful part of cilantro? The leaves are the most attractive part of the herb and are what makes cilantro effective as a garnish; however, the stems are just as flavorful. If flavor is your priority, chop them finely and use them as you would use the leaves. Are cilantro stems flavorful? […]