Thus green olives are unripe, and black (or brown/purple) olives are ripe.Olives are inedible in their raw state and must be âcuredâ to remove the bitterness. The majority of olives are cured in two ways: 1  Artisanally cured with a brine (salt and water; plus whatever herbs, garlic, vinegar, etc. one chooses to add).2  Or industrially cured with food-grade lye.hus green olives are unripe, and black (or brown/purple) olives are ripe.
A giraffe has two gaits: walking and galloping. When walking the right legs move together and the left legs together. When galloping, the giraffe uses its front legs together and its back legs together. The walk has an ambling rhythm with the neck working in synchronicity to keep the body in balance.
According to National Geographic, a giraffe can reach a height of 19 feet and can weigh as much as 2,800 pounds. Giraffes use their height to reach tall trees and other vegetation where they feed on leaves and buds. The 21-inch tongue of the giraffe assists in reaching difficult spots.