An ardent admirer of the United States is Sir Ambrose Shea, Governor of the Bahamas, who has passed the last few days in this city. Sir Ambrose is a typical Englishman -- tall, well proportioned ...

If you’ve ever watched your beloved feline friend tear into your favorite couch or delicately shred the corner of your rug, you know the primal urge to scratch is strong in cats. That’s where a good ...

This article was originally published with the title “ Sisal Hemp Culture in Yucatan ” in SA Supplements Vol. 54 No. 1387supp (August 1902), p. 22228 doi:10.1038 ...

A nondescript, cactus-like plant, sisal is a $75 million crop that is grown on three continents and harvested for its leaves, which produce fibers that can be used to make plastics, textiles and ...

In the 17th century, they were forced to grow hemp by decree from the British crown because it was so important to England’s textile industry. A few hundred years later, it was outlawed because it too ...

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