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Espresso is coffee brewed by forcing steam through finely ground darkly roasted coffee beans. TRUE/FALSE
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TRUE
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A single coffee tree produces about a pound of coffee beans per year.
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TRUE/FALSE
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Where is the worlds coffee grown?
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Within a thousand miles of the equator.
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What are coffee cherries?
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They are red and are a delicious fruit that cannot be sold because it spoils quickly after picking. It is the only fruit that is discarded whilr the seed(coffee bean) is used.
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Can capsaicin found in hot chili peppers be addictive?
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Sometimes. To counteract the pain, the brain releases morphinelike endorphins that create a mild euphoria.
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What is recommended to alleviate the burning of capsaicin?
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Sour cream or yogurt, because the casein in these products breaks down the bond between the capsaicin and the pain receptors in the mouth.
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What are the quantitative scoville units of some hot and mild peppers?
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Habanero-100,000-350,-000u
Cayenne-30-50,000u Jalapeno-2500-5000 |
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Is capsaicin an anticoagulant?
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Yes.
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A hot pepper has 3.5 times as much vitamin C as an orange. TRUE/FALSE
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TRUE.
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What is apple cider?
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Fermented apple juice.
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What is Applejack?
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Hard cider can be distilled to produce an alcoholic beverage called applejack.
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Where is pectin found?
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This substance that is used in jellies, jams and marmalades is found primarily in the peels of citrus fruits.
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Where is the lowest point on land?
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It is the shoreline of the Dead Sea in Israel, which is 1310 feet below sea level.
The air around this area is believed to have the highest natural form of O2. |
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What is the salt content of the Dead Sea?
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It is about 39%. The content of the worlds oceans is about 3%.
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A summer day in the North pole can have up to____ hours of daylight, but a winter day may hace only______hours of dalight.
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22;4
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What are Inuits?
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Native american alaskans.
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What does Denali mean?
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The Great One. It refers to Mt. Mckinley.
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