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A Brief History of the Motorcycle
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A Brief History of the Motorcycle

A motorcycle is more usually referred to as a “motorbike” and sometimes as just a “bike”.  It can most simply be described as a two-wheeled motorised vehicle. Like the greater majority of inventions, the motorcycle we know it today has evolved over time. Thus, there is no single individual that could lay claim to being…

A Short History of the Bicycle
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A Short History of the Bicycle

The fax machine, cassette player, DVD, Walkman, and calculator are a few examples of technology that has come and gone in the 20th-century. However, there’s one early 19th-century invention that’s very much still with us. What is it?……………. Of course, it’s the bicycle! In fact, the humble ‘bike’ is now more popular than it has…

A Quick Guide to Growing Blueberries
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A Quick Guide to Growing Blueberries

What is a blueberry?             The blueberry is any one of several North American shrubs of the plant genus ‘Vaccinium’. Prized for their sweet edible fruits, in recent times the blueberry has been hailed as a “superfood”. It’s also known as an excellent source of dietary fibre, vitamin C, vitamin…

A Quick Guide to Growing Capsicums 
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A Quick Guide to Growing Capsicums 

What is a Capsicum? Capsicum is a genus of plants that are derived from the nightshade family (Solanaceae), as are potatoes and tomatoes. The capsicum originated from the Americas but they are now grown worldwide. They produce a variety of fruits, that even in the English speaking world, have different names in different countries. The…

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