Sunday, February 17, 2002

2 questions which stuck in my mind from yesterday:

Q1) What are lingonberries?

A1) "Lingonberries are small, red, edible berries that grow on a perennial, woody, evergreen shrub with a low growth habit. They are related to both blueberries and cranberries. Lingonberries are native to Scandinavia, Alaska, and northeastern Canada.

They are similar to cranberries but not quite as tart and they make great jam, jelly, juice, sauce, wine and liquer." Quoted from -- http://agsyst.wsu.edu/lingonberriesbroc.pdf (warning: large PDF file)

More information on lingonberries is available at: http://www.weeksberry.com/LING.HTML

Q2) Why is 3 strikes in a row while bowling called a "turkey"?

A2) From www.bowlingfans.com: "Over 100 years ago a turkey was given away as a prize for 3 strikes in a row since it was a rare feat."

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