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Did You Know? Volt

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Did You Know?A unit of electricity is called a volt in honor of Alessandro Volta, the Italian physicist who developed…Read MoreDid You Know? Volt

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Did You Know? Blueberries

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020silvia

Did You Know?Eat Blueberries! Blueberries contain anthocyanin, which actually alters the activity of genes in human fat cells, making it…Read MoreDid You Know? Blueberries

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Did You Know? Pasta

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020silvia

Did You Know?In the thirteenth century, the Pope established quality standards for pasta – including that dried pasta could only…Read MoreDid You Know? Pasta

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DYK? Year Zero

June 11, 2020June 11, 2020silvia

Did You Know?Historians never used the concept of Year Zero.Contrary to common logic, year 1 BC was followed by 1…Read MoreDYK? Year Zero

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Did You Know? McDonalds

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020silvia

Did You Know?At any point in the lower 48 states in the USA, there is a McDonald’s restaurant less than…Read MoreDid You Know? McDonalds

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Did You Know? The Telephone

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020silvia

Did You Know?On June 11, 2002, the United States House of Representatives officially recognized Italian born American prolific inventor Antonio…Read MoreDid You Know? The Telephone

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DYK? Pineapple Plantation

May 22, 2020May 22, 2020silvia

Did You Know? The Dole Food Company owns the sixth-largest Hawaiian Island – Lanai. Dole purchased it for $1.1 million…Read MoreDYK? Pineapple Plantation