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Truffles grow in harmony with a host tree, enabling the tree to take in phosphorus while in return the truffle receives sugars enabling it to grow.The ancient Greeks thought truffles were made when lightning hit damp soilTruffles are mushrooms which are believed to have started growing underground to beat forest fires, drought and severe coldItalians consider the white truffle (tuber magnatum) to be superior in taste to the black truffle (tuber melonosporum)Pigs, trained dogs and goats are used
May 30, 2010
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In order to be called Scotch whisky, a whisky must be distilled and matured in Scotland. A whisky can be called Scotch whisky only after it has matured for a minimum of three years in oak casks in Scotland. Scotch whisky must be bottled at a minimum strength of 40% ABV i.e. Alcohol by Volume. There are mainly two types of Scotch whisky - Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Blended Scotch Whisky. Single Malt Scotch Whisky is made from 100% malted barley and distilled at a single distillery. Blended Sc
May 29, 2010
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“Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer. Oh, I grant you that the wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza.” -Dave BarryBeer brewing dates to almost 6000 BC. However, it was the Sumerians around 2000 BC who really loved the stuff. Their plaques and carvings often center on people or gods drinking from large jars of beer. A hymn to one of their most important goddesses, Ninkasi, is actually a very detailed explana
May 28, 2010
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Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin Jr. {1889 - 1977} was absolutely the master of silent films. Charlie was an actor, producer, screenwriter, director and composer. His acting career spanned over 65 years. He is considered a genius in silent film history. He was an English comic actor and film director of the silent film era who became one of the best-known film stars in the world before the end of the First World War. Chaplin used mime, slapstick and other visual comedy routines, and continued well
May 27, 2010
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John Wayne was born on the date, May 26th, in 1907. He was born in Winterset, Iowa. We live about 18 miles from Winterset and have been to the house (museum) and also met his sister when she was there a few years ago. If you are ever in Iowa, stop by Winterset and visit the John Wayne House. Oh, and one other historical note about Winterset is that it is the county seat of Madison County and the move "The Bridges of Madison County" starring Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep. Check out the Madison
May 26, 2010
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