For more general information on robbery, see Robbery and Differences Between Theft, Burglary and Robbery. What Defines Robbery? What sets robbery apart from mere stealing (theft) is that the robber: takes something from the victimâs âperson or presence,â and; uses, or threatens to use, force or violence. Person or presence.
The turkey is a large bird in the genus Meleagris, which is native to the Americas. One species, Meleagris gallopavo (commonly known as the wild turkey or domestic turkey), is native to the forests of North America, mainly Mexico and the United States.The other living species is Meleagris ocellata or the ocellated turkey, native to the forests of the Yucatan YucatÃ¡n. peninsula turkey fossil not assignable to genus but similar to Meleagris is known from the Late Miocene of Westmoreland County, Virginia. In the modern genus Meleagris, a considerable number of species have been described, as turkey fossils are robust and fairly often found, and turkeys show great variation among individuals.
Yet, it is equally known for its hams and peanuts. Since the 17th century, when settlers learned the Indians' art of smoking meats, Virginia country hams began to earn an international reputation! Most famous are the Smithfield Hams, which, by law, must be cured within Smithfield's town limits. The area's plentiful peanut fields make this area equally famous for peanuts. Handsome, plump Virginia peanuts are the largest of the four peanut types grown in the United States. The Virginia Diner in Wakefield is famous for the peanuts it packages and sends around the world. Central and Southern Virginia = Comfort Foods, Wine and Apples When travelers seek comfort they often go in search of comfort foods.