Which cave has a grand ballroom? West Virginia’s largest and most beautiful caverns, Seneca Caverns, are located in West Virginia in the Appalachian Mountain range. Seneca Caverns were discovered in 1760, and tours began in 1930. The Seneca tribe used the caverns in the 1600s and 1700s for ceremonies and as refuge from winter storms and enemy tribes. Spectacular natural formations and huge chambers provide majestic views for visitors and photographers. A major feature of the cave is the breathtaking Grand Ballroom, measuring 60 feet by 30 feet, and 70 feet high. It can hold several hundred people, and features an extraordinary natural balcony on its back wall. How bad is Japanese River Fever? One of the deadliest diseases in the world is Japanese River Fever, with a mortality rate of more than 50 percent. It is found only near rivers in certain areas of Japan, China, Korea, Burma, and India. What would you do with a trencher? The modern dinner plate is a fairly recent development. Until the 15th century, it was customary to eat on a thick slice of stale bread, called a trencher, that soaked up the juice. Where did the amethyst get its name? The amethyst gets its name from the Greek amethystos, which means remedy for drunkeness. When does adding a letter add two syllables? A three-letter, one-syllable word that becomes a three-syllable word by adding one letter to the end of it: The word are has three letters and one syllable – area has three syllables.
Posted on: Mon, 12 May 2014 11:28:40 +0000
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