There are many pathogens associated with turkey, including clostridium perfringens, campylobacter, and salmonella. These can cause diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, and can last a few hours or a few days. They can even cause fatalities. Why is turkey not good for you? Health Risks of Eating Turkey Processed meat […]
You put the bird in upside down, pull its head through a hole cut in the bottom, and then cut through the arteries in its neck. After a few (admittedly, long) seconds, the turkey stops struggling, bleeds out, and is ready to be processed. How are turkeys humanely slaughtered? Many […]
Hen vs. Toms are, on average, larger, so if you’re going for a turkey over 18 pounds, you’ll likely end up with a tom, whereas if you’re looking for a turkey 14 pounds or under, you’re likely to buy a hen. Other than size, there isn’t a real difference. Some […]
May 3, 1978 – Tech ends its 13-year status as a major independent by accepting a bid to join the Metropolitan Collegiate Athletic Conference (a.k.a. the Metro) for all sports except football. The Hokies join Cincinnati, Florida State, Louisville, Memphis State, St. Was Virginia Tech ever in the Big East? […]
G’day. One of the first things you’ll hear when in Australia, is the classic “G’day, mate”, which is basically the same as saying, “good day”, or “hello”. So feel free to use this one from day 1 and watch the smiles around you as people respond with, “g’day mate”, which […]
Feb. 5, 1991 – After 26 years as a football independent, Tech officially accepts a bid to join the newly-created BIG EAST Football Conference. Tech joined Miami, Syracuse, Boston College, Pittsburgh, West Virginia, Temple and Rutgers as charter members of the conference. What conferences has Virginia Tech been in? Virginia […]
10 Things All Tourists Should Never Do in Australia Never get off the bus without thanking the bus driver. Never think you don’t need to swim between the flags at the beach. Don’t head outside without sunscreen. Don’t talk loudly on a quiet carriage during peak-hour commute. Never drive fast […]
slang A song that one loves or likes a lot. Yo, this is my jam! What does Jam mean slang? (one’s) jam slang A song that one loves or likes a lot. Yo, this is my jam! What are jams BTS? In Korean, the phrase, “you got no jams” translates […]
What does cheeky girl mean in Australia? Cheeky. This is such a favorite, especially now that I have a kid. I use it all the time regarding mine and other people’s children. It describes something that’s a little bit naughty, kind of sly, but in a good natured or funny […]
Definition of fire up 1 : to start (something) by lighting a fire We fired up the grill for the barbecue. 2 : to cause (something) to start working I fired up my computer and got down to work. Before we start working let’s fire up the coffeemaker. What does […]
Swearing provides a release for strong emotions. In Australia, swearing provides a release for weak emotions, such as encountered when telling the time. Why does Australia swear the most? It’s in politics. It’s in daily public discourse. “That is something that is typically Australian that you wouldn’t find in other […]
100 Australian Slang Words & Phrases Aussie slang word/phrase Meaning Pissed Off An offensive/vulgar way of saying you are very annoyed Piss Up A party, a get together and in Australia Pissed Intoxicated, Drunk Piss Off An offensive way to tell someone to go away or get lost. What is […]
Aussie Slang Words For Women: Sheila. Chick. Woman. Lady. Why do Australians call girls Sheila’s? It was initially used in Australia to refer to a woman of Irish origin, but from the late 19th century onwards it became a general term for a woman or girl. It probably derives from […]
Fizzle is thought to be an alteration of the Middle English fist (“flatus”), which in addition to providing us with the verb for breaking wind quietly, was also munificent enough to serve as the basis for a now-obsolete noun meaning “a silent fart” (feist). What is a fancy word for […]
July 1, 2004. Eventually Virginia Tech replaced Syracuse in the expansion lineup and ACC expansion was agreed upon. Miami and Virginia Tech joined on July 1, 2004, while Boston College joined on July 1, 2005, as the league’s twelfth member and the first from the Northeast. When did Va Tech […]