When Kakapos breed

 New Zealand's critically endangered,flightless and nocturnal parrot,the kakapo only breed every two to five years,specifically when the rimu trees" mast'(produce a massive bumper crop of fruit).

Merritt Island

 Merritt Island is in Florida on the Atlantic Coast near Cocoa Beach.

A vintage song from Johnny Burnette that I like

 Oh Baby Baby-song by Johnny Burnette.

An old song from Johnny Burnette Trio that I like

 Shattered Dreams -song by Johnny Burnette Trio

A lesser known song from Johnny Burnette that I like

 Chains Of Love-song by Johnny Burnette.

Heavy

 Q.What is the world's largest and heaviest parrot?

Answer The Kakapo.It weighs up to 4kg.

Flying parrot

 Q.What is the world's largest flying parrot?

Answer.The Hyacinth Macaw,which reaches lengths up to 1 meter.

                 The Hyacinth Macaw is the world's largest parrot by length.

Diet of Kakapos

 Kakapos,the world's only flightless parrots are herbivores (vegetarian) and feed exclusively on plant matter.

             They eat fruit and seeds, especially the fruit of the rimu tree,which is a key food source.The Kakapo also eats vegetation such as leaves,buds,flowers,stems,and fern fronds.

The Kakapo

 The Kakapo is also known as the owl parrot.

         

Parrot species

 Q.What is the only parrot species that cannot fly?

Answer.The Kakapo

An obscure song from 1962 that I like

 I Wanna Thank You Folks(1962)-song by Johnny B Burnette.

An instrumental song from 1949 that I love

 Mambo No.5(1949)-song by Perez Prado.

A song from Mase that I like

 Feel So Good-song by Mase.

A song from 2024 that I love

 Carry Your Home(2024)-song by Alex Warren.

Quote from Matthew Perry

 As an actor,being on autopilot is the worst thing possible.-Matthew Perry 

Quote from Paula Rinehart

 Life is not a journey you want to make on autopilot.-Paula Rinehart

Quote from Ray Bradbury

 A library is a refuge for ideas .-Ray Bradbury 

Another song by Alex Warren that I love

 Fever Dream-song by Alex Warren.

A song from Alex Warren that I love

 Ordinary-song by Alex Warren.

Girlcott

 Girlcott(informal)-A boycott led by women or focused on the actions/rights of women.

Where black pepper comes from

 Black pepper comes from the dried unripe berries( called peppercorns) of the plant Piper nigrum,a flowering vine native to south India, especially the Malabar coast in present-day Kerala.

How to shred butter instantly

 Use a cheese grater to shed butter instantly.

What American singer Johnny Cash died of

 Legendary country singer Johnny Cash died of complications from diabetes on September 12,2003 at the age of only 71 at Baptist Hospital in Nashville.The official cause of death was respiratory failure from diabetes.

Ship that sank in the St.Laurent river in Quebec in 1914

 The RMS Empress Of Ireland was a Canadian Pacific ocean liner that sank on May 29,1914,in the St.Lawrence River in Quebec after a collision with a Norwegian coal ship,the SS Storstad,in dense fog.It sank in only 14 minutes,resulting in 1,012 deaths out of 1,477 people on board,making it the worst peaceful maritime disaster in Canadian history.The wreck of this ship presently lies at the bottom of the St.Laurent river near Rimouski,Quebec.

Actor committed suicide in Los Angeles

 Actor James Ransone very sadly  died by suicide at age 46 in Los Angeles in December 2025.

Valerie Butters

 Valerie Butters is a celebrated painter and artist in Knowlton, Quebec.

          Her website is https://Valeriebutters.com

African proverb

 The river that carves rock does so with patience.-African proverb

           This means that persistence over time creates great change.

Quote from Isabel Allende

 My books are my roots.-Isabel Allende

Quote from Philip Roth

 Old age isn't a battle;old age is a massacre.-Philip Roth

A relatively underappreciated funk song from Barry White that I simply love

 Your Sweetness Is My Weakness -song by Barry White.

A song from 1999 that I like

 Staying Power(1999)-song by Barry White.

This famous singer died of kidney failure

 Singer Barry White died on June 4,2003 ,at the age of only 58 from kidney failure caused by chronic hypertension.He passed away at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles while  awaiting a kidney transplant.He had been in poor health for several years leading up to his death.

A song from Louis Armstrong that I love

 I'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket -song by Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald.

            This song contains the lines'I've been a roaming Juliet,my Romeo's have been many/But now my roaming days have gone.'

Spices high in oxalates

 Turmeric and cinnamon are high in oxalates.

About Cayenne pepper

 Cayenne pepper is generally considered low in oxalates and is often recommended as a safe,flavorful alternate to high-oxalate spices.

A song from 2026 that I just love

 Ride(2026)-song by Jessie Ware.

          This song features a prominent interpolation of the iconic theme song from Ennio Morricone 's score for the 1966 spaghetti western film THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY.A very innovative touch to this song.

A song from Bob Sinclair that I love

 I Can't Wait-song by Bob Sinclair & Kiesza.

A song from Preston Pablo that I like

 Cause I Do-song by Preston Pablo.

A song from Royal Wood that I like

 Wish to Paint -song by Royal Wood.

A song from Sting that I love

 Love Is The Seventh Wave -song by Sting.

Peru

 Q.Who was the first female president of Peru?

Answer.Dina Boluarte,from 2022 to October 10,2025.

Female president

 Q.Who was the female president of Brazil?

Answer.Dilma Rousseff,from 2011 to 2016.

Third biggest

 Q.What is the third biggest state in Mexico by area?

Answer.Coahuila

Second biggest

 Q.What is the second biggest state in Mexico by area?

Answer.Sonora

Mexico state

 Q.What is the biggest state in Mexico by area?

Answer.Chihuahua.

Parana

 Q.What is the capital of the Brazilian state of Parana?

Answer.Curitiba.

A song from Bon Jovi that I like

 Bed of Roses -song by Bon Jovi.

A song by FoxWarren that I like

 Wings -song by FoxWarren.

Amazonas

 Q.What is the capital of the Brazilian state of Amazonas?

Answer.Manaus

                 Manaus is located in the heart of the Amazon rainforest,it is a major industrial and economic hub,and is often referred to as "The Gateway of The Amazon."

Rondonia

 Q.What is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Rondonia?

Answer.Porto Velho

Largest state

 Q.What is the largest state in Brazil by area?

Answer.Amazonas

Santa Catarina

 Q.What is the capital of the Brazilian state of Santa Catalina?

Answer.Florianopolis

The two faces of plantain

 Plantain is classified as a fruit when ripe,but when green it is considered a vegetable because of its low sugar content.When green or ripe it can be boiled or salted and fried.When green it can be sliced into thin pieces, deep-fried and eaten as a snack or grated and cooked as a porridge.

Spinach that I bought and finished consuming in March 2026

 In March 2026 I bought and finished consuming a 300 g plastic pack of FERMA-Chopped Spinach(Frozen).

-Product of Spain.

This spinach was excellent.

Nutrition Facts:Per 1 cup(85g)-%0 Daily Value

:Calories-30.

:Protein-3g

: Potassium -5%

:Calcium-10%

:Iron-10%

He was short

 Q.Who was the shortest American president?

Answer.James Madison,5 foot 4 inches.

Son of American president died by suicide

 Kermit Roosevelt Sr.(1899-1943),son of President Theodore Roosevelt,died by suicide on June 4,1943 at Fort Richardson in Alaska.A soldier,explorer and author,he battled depression and alcoholism throughout his life,which intensified while serving in the U.S. army during World War ll.

Accessible art

 Only a sliver of art is accessible to the public;a lot of art is locked behind museum vaults.

Quote from Voltaire

 All murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.-Voltaire

Quote on capitalism

 Capitalism will make some of the most brilliant,creative, insightful human beings question their worth because they don't fit into the confines of what feeds the machine.-Mitchell C.Clark

Russian proverb

 Keep your ears wider and your mouth narrower.-Russian proverb 

Quote from David McCullough

 A home library is a long conversation.-David McCullough 

Quote from Jack Kerouac

 Great things are not accomplished by those who yield to trends and fads and public opinion.-Jack Kerouac 

Quote from Doris Lessing

 In university they don't tell you that the greater part of law is learning to tolerate fools.-Doris Lessing

Turkish proverb

 Gold takes no rust.-Turkish proverb 

English proverb

 All are not thieves that dogs bark at.-English proverb

National bird

 Q.What is the national bird of Mexico?

Answer.The Golden Eagle.

Famous actor and soldier died of ALS

 Soldier and actor David Niven died of ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease on July 29,1983 at the age of only 73.

Fourth largest economy in the world

 In February 2026,India is the fourth largest economy in the world behind the U.S,China and Germany respectively.

Siblings

 Q.What American president had the most siblings?

Answer.James Madison,who had 11 siblings.

Quote from Nadine Gordimer

 Books are the soft power of home.-Nadine Gordimer

Yucatan

 Q.What is the capital of the Mexican state of Yucatan?

Answer.Merida.

Matamoros

 Q.In what Mexican state is Matamoros?

Answer.Tamaulipas.

Poorest state

 Q What is the poorest state in Mexico in 2025?

Answer.Chiapas.

Legendary singer who died of complications from diabetes

 Singer Ella Fitzgerald died on June 15,1996,at age 79 ,from complications of diabetes.The legendary  jazz singer had suffered from the disease for years,which led to severe complications, including the amputation of both her legs in 1993 and 1994,as well as failing eyesight.She passed away at her home in Beverly Hills, California.

         Due to her failing health,she was mostly confined to her home in her final years.

A song from Kelly Clarkson that I like

 Stronger(What Doesn't Kill You)-song by Kelly Clarkson.

A song from Kelly Clarkson that I like

 Breakaway -song by Kelly Clarkson.

An obscure song from Roger Miller that I like

 Burma Shave-song by Roger Miller.

A song from Taylor Swift that I like

 Ready For It?-song by Taylor Swift.

An underrated song from 1982 that I simply love

 Living On The Ceiling(1982)-song by Blancmange.

A song from Pitbull that I like

 Por Favor -song by Pitbull,Fifth Harmony.

A song from Pitbull that I love

 Hotel Room Service -song by Pitbull .

Radishes a natural diuretic

 Radishes are considered a  natural diuretic,meaning they increase urine production and help flush excess water and toxins from the body.They are highly effective at supporting kidney and liver function.Their high water content and mineral content , especially potassium, contribute to this effect.
                  I notice that I urinated more after I eat radishes.

A song from 1973 that I simply love

 Poor People (1973)-song by Alan Price.

A song from Madonna that I love

 Burning Up -song by Madonna.

            The guitar in this song is wonderful.

A song from Pink that I love

 I'm Not Dead-song by Pink.

An old song from Dean Martin that I like

 The River Seine -song by Dean Martin.

A song from Mariah Carey that I like

 Cruise Control -song by Mariah Carey.

A song from Billy Joel that I love

 Moving Out-song by Billy Joel.

A very old song from Frank Sinatra that I like

 On The Road to Mandalay -song by Frank Sinatra.

A song from Kylie Minogue that I love

 Password -song by Kylie Minogue.