Did you know ? Green In Athletics and Sports
Green was the favourite colour of George Washington, the first President of the United States. The colour green signifies mystical or magical properties in the stories of King Arthur. Green is the colour used for night-vision goggles because the human eye is most sensitive to and able to discern the most shades of that colour. Bright green is the colour of the astrological sign “Cancer.” Green ribbons have been used by a range of environ- mental groups to symbolize organ donation and trans- plant, awareness of Bipolar Disorder, solidarity with Chechnya, and support of farmers in America. Mod- ern absinthe dates from 1792, when Dr. Pierre Ordi- naire commercialized it as a cure-all. Then, Henri-Louis Pernod founded the Pernod Fils absinthe company in 1805, seeing its aperitif potential. Absinthe’s moment came with the 1840’s Algerian wars, when French sol- diers drank it as a prophylactic against disease. They brought it home, and by the 1860s, Parisian cafes had established 5pm as “l’heure verte”: “the Green Hour.”
Green is the colour of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty.”
Green, In a Word
Get the green light: Get approval to move ahead or pro- ceed with a project or task Green thumb: An unusual ability to make plants grow Greenroom: A room where performers can relax before or after appearances Greener pastures: Something newer or better Green with envy: To be jealous or envious Greenhorn: A novice, trainee or beginner Going green: when someone or something makes changes to help protect the environment, or reduces waste or pollution.
In auto racing, a green flag signals the start or resump- tion of a race. The green belt in Judo symbolizes green trees. Just as a green tree is the tallest living thing, so should our own pursuit of knowledge be, aiming high and keeping the goal of our achievement (top of the trees) in high esteem.
Green: The Colour Of The Heart Chakra
Green is the colour of the Heart Chakra, also known as Anahata. This chakra is located at the centre of the chest area and is linked to the heart, lungs, circulatory system, cardiac plexus and the complete chest area. The Heart Chakra bridges the gap between the physical and spiritual worlds. Opening the Heart Chakra allows a person to love more, empathize and feel compassion. Gemstones that will aid the Heart Chakra include jade and malachite.
A Feast of Green
Green vegetables are abundant and most are very nutri- tious, like bright and crunchy green beans available at your local market throughout the year. The fleshy green spears of asparagus are both succulent and tender and have been considered a delicacy since ancient times. As for broccoli, its hearty structure, fresh appearance, and ease of preparation (combined with its exceptional nutritional value) make it one of the fave vegetables of health-conscious consumers. Packed with more vita- min C than an equivalent amount of orange, the bright green flesh of the kiwi fruit speckled with tiny black seeds adds a dramatic tropical flair to any fruit salad.
Green tea is rapidly gaining popularity in the western world. Its natural aroma and widely acclaimed health benefits make green tea appealing to both the tea lover and the previously non-tea drinker.
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