Stalin wanted satellite nations because the Soviet Union was determined to rebuild in ways that would protect its own interests after losing 17 million people and suffering widespread destruction during the war.
tribulus also known as puncture vine is a flowering plant that is usually considered a toxic weed it has sharp spines that can puncture bicycle tires it is a popular ingredient in dietary supplements most often used to enhance sexual function or to improve athletic performance
Thorn In Your Ride. Tribulus provides native ground cover to many parts of the world. You probably know it by one of its more ominous-sounding nicknames: Puncturevine, Goat-head, Cat's head or Devil's weed. The flowering fruits of this little herb dry out in late spring and harden to form small, spiked seeds.