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Reply to comment by No_Flounder_9859 in TIL the reason that farmers flood rice fields isn't to water the plants, as you might expect. It's done to keep away pests and weeds, and to protect against uneven rainfall. by Ninja_In_Shaddows
It's rather ingenious and efficient farming.
pagit t1_j6190n9 wrote
Reply to TIL the reason that farmers flood rice fields isn't to water the plants, as you might expect. It's done to keep away pests and weeds, and to protect against uneven rainfall. by Ninja_In_Shaddows
Also in SE Asia they have tilapia in the rice paddies and harvest the fish by draining the paddies.
Wife and I visited her grandma's farm when they were draining the paddies and harvesting the tilapia and I helped out. It was pretty cool.
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Reply to comment by AreWeCowabunga in Arrested in Australia, former US military pilot who worked in China now faces extradition by FreeChickenDinner
I would imagine there is official procedures to renouncing one's citizenship.
You can't just declare it like Michael Scott declares bankruptcy.
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Reply to TIL Helen Keller is credited with having introduced the Akita, a Japanese dog breed, to the United States by berkosaurus
When Helen Keller's parents caught her swearing, they washed her hands with soap.