What makes a vegetable a tuber?

What makes a vegetable a tuber? Vegetables which grow underground on the root of a plant. Tubers are usually high in starch. Examples are kÅ«mara, potatoes, (storage root), yam, taro, Jerusalem artichoke and ulluco. What are some examples of tubers vegetables? Common examples edible of tubers include potatoes, jicama, sunchokes, and yams. Root tubers (like […]

What do certain petroglyphs mean?

What do certain petroglyphs mean? Petroglyphs/pictographs are not art. They are sacred images that represent significant cultural themes, messages, beliefs to a Tribe. They were not created for aesthetic purposes. They were created to teach, warn, or record those not yet born. What do spirals mean in petroglyphs? The spiral patterns that appear prominently in […]

What do you mean endogamy?

What do you mean endogamy? endogamy, also called in-marriage, custom enjoining one to marry within one’s own group. The penalties for transgressing endogamous restrictions have varied greatly among cultures and have ranged from death to mild disapproval. When marriage to an outside group is mandated, it is referred to as exogamy. Who coined the term […]

Is Burris a good brand?

Is Burris a good brand? If you know anything about rifle scopes, you will recognize them as among the top brands in the industry. Burris Optics is an American company that makes excellent products designed for both beginner shooters and seasoned hunters. Is Burris still in business? It was acquired by Beretta Holdings in 2002 […]

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