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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Prior to 1066, everyone had just one name. When the idea of surnames was introduced, surnames often stemmed from a physical attribute or occupation. By 1400, most English people started taking the same name as their father. However, it took the Scottish and Welsh until the 17th century, or later, to adopt the system!
Are you part of a fandom? Being part of one is characterized by a feeling of empathy and camaraderie with others who share a common interest. Though many fandoms are positive, some can become fiercely aggressive, as fans defend their common interest with hurtful comments.
Dolly the Sheep was the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell, and the Pokémon creators almost made a Pokémon named after it. They thought it was a little too controversial so the idea was dropped.
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Prior to 1066, everyone had just one name. When the idea of surnames was introduced, surnames often stemmed from a physical attribute or occupation. By 1400, most English people started taking the same name as their father. However, it took the Scottish and Welsh until the 17th century, or later, to adopt the system!
Are you part of a fandom? Being part of one is characterized by a feeling of empathy and camaraderie with others who share a common interest. Though many fandoms are positive, some can become fiercely aggressive, as fans defend their common interest with hurtful comments.
Dolly the Sheep was the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell, and the Pokémon creators almost made a Pokémon named after it. They thought it was a little too controversial so the idea was dropped.
Did you know that Richard Nixon bragged about his card-playing skills on the campaign trail? Yep, apparently the guy was pretty good when he was in the navy!
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