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.
Dustin Pedroia uses the Axe bat with the unique handle end during a June game. (Getty). I like them, Pedroia said. It feels good in your hand. And then I read up all the studies they did on injury prevention. Supposedly, the way the grip is set it increases bat speed. Just grabbing it feels comfortable.