Turkey meat has been eaten by indigenous peoples from Mexico, Central America, and the southern tier of the United States since antiquity. In the 15th century, Spanish conquistadores took Aztec turkeys back to Europe. Turkey was eaten in as early as the 16th century in England. Is turkey from the […]
University of Virginia is home to Air Force ROTC Detachment 890. Does UVA have Air Force ROTC? Any student is welcome to join AFROTC at UVA. We welcome new members who are interested in participating in AFROTC events and pursuing a career in the Air Force. What GPA do you […]
Overview of Marine NROTC Colleges in Virginia Norfolk State University. Norfolk State University is one option offering a Marine NROTC program. Old Dominion University. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. University of Virginia. Virginia Military Institute. Hampton University. Does UVA have Navy ROTC? The mission of the University of Virginia […]
Sacred to many Native American cultures, the turkey is so much more than a succulent meal. In fact, if one of our treasured founding fathers is to be believed, the turkey is a courageous animal and a worthy symbol for the steadfast American spirit. What does the turkey mean in […]
Yes, cadets (and midshipmen) in “advanced senior ROTC” program status, the same as cadets and midshipmen enrolled in U.S. federal service academies, legally/ officially “outrank” all enlisted personnel. Do ROTC cadets hold rank? Cadet rank structure Sophomores (MS II) hold the rank of Cadet Corporal (C/CPL), but like the C/PVTs, […]
All eggs are not edible. While the majority of eggs from the various species, ranging from reptiles, birds, fishes, and even insects, can be eaten safely, there are definitely some exemptions. A good rule of thumbs is that if a creature is poisonous to eat, their eggs are likely poisonous […]
High school students who, with few exceptions, are under the age of 18 in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps in U.S. high schools and preparatory schools, the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps, and the Cadet Program of the Civil Air Patrol are also addressed as cadet, but have […]
Soft-shelled turtle eggs (from all kinds of turtles, not just soft-shelled ones) are usually eaten raw or very lightly heated, and their taste is said to be more flavorful than chicken eggs though some note a “musky” aftertaste. What happens if you eat turtle eggs? The researchers also found elevated […]
Once hatched, the newborn chicks pass down a production line to be sexed and sorted. Sick or weak female chicks and all male chicks are separated from the healthy female chicks and then killed. What do they do with all the baby roosters? So within hours of their birth, those […]
Emu eggs are large and look like avocados. One emu egg has the same weight and volume as 10 to 12 chicken eggs! The eggs are dark green and shiny, with small pits on the surface. The brown-and-cream-striped chicks are precocial. They can walk just minutes after hatching and can […]
One of the most common questions I get is: Can you raise turkeys with chickens? The answer is yes and no. We’ve always had good luck keeping our adult turkeys with our chickens, but in some areas of the country there is a disease called blackhead that your chicken flock […]
While an ostrich lays the world’s largest bird’s egg, it is actually the smallest in proportion to the mother at just 2% of her body weight. In fact, kiwi eggs are six times bigger than other birds of the same size. Which is the largest egg egg? Ostrich eggs are […]
Salmonella bacteria can then be transferred to your hands after you touch an egg shell. “But people need to remember that shell eggs, just like any raw food, can be a risk for food poisoning so always wash your hands after handling eggs.” Do chickens abandon their eggs if you […]
Are Fart Eggs Safe to Eat? Yes! They are perfectly safe to eat. The first Fart Egg we got was only a single yolk with no egg whites. Can we eat fairy eggs? Can Fairy Eggs be Eaten? Despite the lack of a yolk, fairy eggs are perfectly edible. However, […]
But goose eggs are larger, and more seasonal, which just makes them all that much more precious. Goose eggs taste very similar to duck eggs – a bit more rich and eggy than a chicken egg – and can be used pretty much the same ways as any other type […]