clearings. ‘Leighs’ are clearings. So Buckfastleigh is the old ley or pasturage of the abbey, and Gidleigh, the clearing of Gytha or Gydda, probably King Harold’s mother who was one of the biggest landowners in eleventh century Devon. What does the place name Leigh mean? Leigh is derived from the Old English leah which meant …
It comes from Old French hamelet, a diminutive form of hamel, which was itself a diminutive form of ham ‘village’. This was borrowed from a Germanic word related to English home, and to the -ham in many English place names. Why do British towns end with ham? Herwick said that “ham” essentially means a village. …
Waste, sitting in a hole under the ground, decays very, very slowly. The relatively cold and minimally oxygenated underground environment means there are only very slow natural processes available to break down the waste and consume or deactivate harmful bacteria or viruses. How long does it take for poop to decompose when buried? The number …
better than all others. : better than all others of the same kind. Is second to none a compliment? If you say that something is second to none, you are emphasizing that it is very good indeed or the best that there is. What does it mean when someone says 2nd to none? as good …
“Ham” means place or settlement. The prefix before “ham” is usually derived from a person’s name, often going back to Saxon, Roman or even pre-Roman times. Shire is used to denote a county. Why do so many places in Norfolk end in ham? So that word ‘ham’ actually means home,” he said. “So when you …
In most locations, burying human feces in the correct manner is the most effective method to meet these criteria. Solid human waste must be packed out from some places, such as narrow river canyons. Why do you need to bury your poop? CATHOLE BURIAL When no outhouse is present, digging a cathole is the most …
Your poop matters. 1 gram of poop, about the weight of a fish hook, can contain millions of virus particles. It only takes 10-100 viruses to get sick. The waste from one person can contaminate an area about the size of 25 football fields. Are sharks attracted to poop? Human blood may attract and excite …
Eye Contact You’d think she’d look away in hopes of getting a little privacy, but she locks eyes with you instead. That’s because when your dog is in that pooping position, she’s vulnerable, and she’s looking to you to protect her. “Your dog is instinctively aware of his defenselessness. Why do dogs guard you in …
Decomposition will be complete anywhere from two weeks to two years depending on the materials used, the size of the pile, and how often it is turned. How long does it take for poop to turn into fertilizer? Workers check the compost temperature every two days, and “by the end of eight months, [we] end …
The kicking motion is a visual display for other dogs and may help spread the scent of urine. Why did my dog start kicking after pooping? Our dogs consider pooping as a way of sending a message to other dogs that the ground they just did the deed on, is theirs. By kicking up dirt …
