ALMOND - Prunus amygdalus, syn. Prunus dulcis Almonds are a seedDid you know one of the most interesting facts about almonds of all is they aren’t technically a nut at all? Nope, that’s right!Almonds are actually a seed. They are actually the

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Michelangelo's David of Florence - The Iconic Statue That Will Take Your Breath Away One of the most recognizable works of art in the entire world, Michelangelo’s David Statue is as emblematic of Florence and the Italian Renaissance as it is