modified underground stem
Loki. Though he was considered a god, he was really a giant.
I don't think they actually have a "Reading of the Will" anymore. Often times though it was just the attorney.
The distal end of a potato, often referred to as the "stem end," serves as the point of attachment to the plant's stem. This end is crucial for nutrient and water uptake during the potato's growth. It also plays a role in the potato's overall development and can influence its ability to sprout and produce new plants.
George Cum, the inventor of potato chips, is often referred to as George Crum. His full name is George Speck, but he is more commonly known by his nickname, George Crum.
The traditional French dish made with sliced potatoes baked in milk and cream, often referred to as gratin dauphinois, is a creamy and rich potato casserole.
Britain (this was the work of the English, but most often referred to as the British Empire) Spain France Netherlands Finland ( the Dutch, Swedish, and Finnish were in America at some point- though I'm not sure how imperialistic they actually were.)
In English, "50 cents" can be simply referred to as "fifty cents." It is often abbreviated as "50¢" or referred to as "half a dollar." In some contexts, it might be colloquially called "a half-dollar," though a half-dollar coin is actually worth 50 cents in U.S. currency.
Yes, though a "set" of goats is often referred to as a herd.
Champagne, actually! It's jokingly referred to as 'the national drink of Monaco' often.
No. Pterodactyl was a pterosaur, and pterosaurs were technically not dinosaurs, though they are often incorrectly referred to as such.
Calgary is often referred to as "Cowtown." Toronto is often referred to as "Hogtown." Hamilton is often referred to as Tigertown."
Yes, you can create a simple radio using a potato as a component in a basic circuit, often referred to as a potato radio. The potato acts as a battery, providing some voltage when combined with two different metals, like copper and zinc. However, the reception and audio quality will be very limited, and it's more of a fun science experiment than a practical radio. For a functioning radio, more sophisticated components are usually required.