The trees which grow cacao can live for an impressive 200 years! However, the plants only create viable beans for making chocolate for just twenty years of their lifespan.
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The sun isn’t merely that far-away ball of gas – it has an atmosphere that extends far beyond Pluto! The northern lights, for example, are the result of the interaction of solar winds with the earth’s magnetic field. In a manner of speaking, we live inside the sun!
Gargoyles were not added to churches just for decoration or to ward off evil spirits. They had a very functional purpose. Rain water would pour out their mouths and away from the building, preventing damage to masonry walls. The longer and more grotesque the gargoyle was, the further water was propelled from the wall.
Turkeys have great eyes. Their vision is sharp, and their peripheral vision is downright enviable. Humans can see about 180 degrees, but turkeys, with eyes planted on the side of their heads, can see 270 degrees. Wait, there’s more – turkeys also have superior color vision. They can even see ultraviolet light! Wowsers!
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The sun isn’t merely that far-away ball of gas – it has an atmosphere that extends far beyond Pluto! The northern lights, for example, are the result of the interaction of solar winds with the earth’s magnetic field. In a manner of speaking, we live inside the sun!
Gargoyles were not added to churches just for decoration or to ward off evil spirits. They had a very functional purpose. Rain water would pour out their mouths and away from the building, preventing damage to masonry walls. The longer and more grotesque the gargoyle was, the further water was propelled from the wall.
Turkeys have great eyes. Their vision is sharp, and their peripheral vision is downright enviable. Humans can see about 180 degrees, but turkeys, with eyes planted on the side of their heads, can see 270 degrees. Wait, there’s more – turkeys also have superior color vision. They can even see ultraviolet light! Wowsers!
While most foods are harvested during the autumn, foods particularly associated with the season include pumpkins (which are important foods of both Thanksgiving and Halloween) and apples, which are used to make many wonderful beverages.
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