Cyrtomium falcatum. 1  Aptly named, Japanese holly fern produces fronds that do indeed resemble holly leaves with their glossy, deep green leathery appearance. 2  It needs moist but well-drained soil in a protected location to thrive. 3  It also makes for a good houseplant in climates where it isn't hardy.
A baseball bat is a third-class lever because the fulcrum is on the  end of one side, the effect force is in the middle, and the  resistant force, the load, is at the top.
There are three basic tools of baseball: the ball, the bat, and the glove or mitt: 1  The baseball is about the size of an adult's fist, around 9 inches (23 centimeters) in circumference. 2  The bat is a hitting tool, traditionally made of a single, solid piece of wood.