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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackfruit India is thought to be its place of origin. As for the name "jackfruit," it most likely emerged from what the Portuguese called it, "jaca," which was probably a version of a name used in southern India, "chakka pazham." Jackfruit has other names, too: kathal in Bangladesh, kanun in Thailand and nangka in Malaysia. ~ Source WWW

A bespectacled Hugh of St Cher at his writing desk in Tomasso da Moderna’s mid-fourteenth-century fresco for the Chapter House at the convent of San Nicolo

{Fingers, spoons and knives were still the most popular choices when it came to actual eating. Some of the earliest known table forks made their debut in Ancient Egypt. The Qijia culture (2400-1900 BC) that resided in part of present day China also are known to have used forks.} Source: WWW

Excerpt below: From "Descent of Man"

The wild species originated in the Andes Mountains of South America, probably mainly in Peru and Ecuador, and is thought to have been domesticated in pre-Columbian Mexico; its name is derived from the Náhuatl (Aztec) word tomatl Tomatoes are consumed worldwide as fresh vegetables because of their high contents of essential nutrients and antioxidant-rich phytochemicals. Tomatoes contain minerals, vitamins, proteins, essential amino acids (leucine, threonine, valine, histidine, lysine, arginine), monounsaturated fatty acids (linoleic and linolenic acids), carotenoids (lycopene and β-carotenoids) and phytosterols (β-sitosterol, campesterol and stigmasterol).

Dostoevsky must have told himself that there is virtue in imagining something awful so vividly, like standing on the edge of a cliff and picturing what it would be like to leap into the abyss. The French call the compulsion ‘l’aapel du vide’ – the call of the void. It’s the desire to experience the awful magnitude of such a small step, to glimpse another world of consequences just for a moment, perhaps to ensure that you will never actually do it. ~ Page 7

Beautiful wrapper, cannot help but photograph it!

Etymology 1. From Middle English wal, from Old English weall (“wall, dike, earthwork, rampart, dam, rocky shore, cliff”), from Proto-Germanic *wallaz, *wallą (“wall, rampart, entrenchment”), from Latin vallum (“wall, rampart, entrenchment, palisade”), from Proto-Indo-European *welH- (“to turn, wind, roll”). HWW & Best wishes

I know basic Pitman's Shorthand, but no I can't read this! HWW & best wishes

Perspective: the art of drawing solid objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other when viewed from a particular point. Depth of Field: Depth of field is the area of acceptable sharpness in front of and behind the subject which the lens is focused. Put simply, it refers to how blurry or sharp the area is around your subject. A shallow depth of field refers to a small area in focus. Often the subject is in focus, while the background is blurred.

Monstera deliciosa—also known as Swiss cheese plant—is a striking addition to any room. It's a tropical climbing plant with waxy, deep green leaves on each of its vinelike, woody stems; the leaves develop the holes behind its whimsical nickname as they get bigger. In its native setting in the tropics of North and South America, Monstera can reach 70 feet tall, and their stylish leaves can grow up to three feet wide. Rest assured the potted one in your living room won't get that big, but you may need to prune it back every once in a while. Aside from that, Monstera is such a popular houseplant because it’s so low maintenance, generally unfussy, and resistant to pests or diseases. That makes it a great choice for newbies and experienced plant people alike.

Monstera Deliciosa / Swiss cheese plant Wilting isn’t always a sign your plant is unhappy, if you’re seeing a few wilted leaves near the bottom of the plant it probably just means they’ve completed their lifecycle. Solution: There’s nothing to worry about here. You can snip off the odd wilted leaf or flower. This will encourage your plant to put its energy into new growth.

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$ 6.99 a pound www.healthline.com/nutrition/dragon-fruit Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit that’s low in calories and high in fiber and antioxidants. Some people say it tastes like a cross between a pear and a kiwi. You can slice and eat the fruit as-is, try it with yogurt, or add it to a smoothie or salad. Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit that has become increasingly popular in recent years. Though people primarily enjoy it for its unique look and taste, evidence suggests it may provide health benefits as well.