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The ‘limeys’ who conquered the world

The word ‘limey’ refers to a British person, in general, and a British sailor, in particular. It originated in the 19th century and was  a derogatory name for sailors in the Royal Navy. In the 17th and 18th centuries, British sailors who were at sea for more than a month often suffered from scurvy. Dr James Lind, a Scottish physician,…

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What is entomophagy?

The practice of people eating insects is called entomophagy. It has been practised for centuries throughout Africa, Australia, Asia, the Middle East, and North, Central and South America. This is because many bugs are both protein-rich and good sources of vitamins, minerals and fats.

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Knocked out in two bizarre fashions

‘Handling the ball’ and ‘obstructing the field’ are two bizarre and extremely uncommon ways of getting out. Mohinder Amarnath is the only batsman in the world to have been dismissed in both the fashions in one-day internationals. Handling the Ball – 1986 Triseries (India-Australia-New Zealand) second match of best of three finals against Australia. Obstructing…

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