A revolution (from the Latin revolutio, a turn around) is a fundamental change in power or organizational structures that takes place in a relatively short period of time. Aristotle described two types of political revolution:1  Complete change from one constitution to another. 2  Modification of an existing constitution.ne of the classic examples of the usage of the word revolution in such context is the Industrial Revolution, or the Commercial Revolution. Note that such revolutions also fit the slow revolution definition of Tocqueville. A similar example is the Digital Revolution.
Stored in an airtight container, in a cool, dry place, spices retain their potency longer than you'd think â as long as 4 years for whole spices, 2 to 3 years for ground spices, and 1 to 3 years for leafy herbs, depending on the herb. Whole peppercorns, nutmegs and cinnamon sticks hold on to their flavor for ages.
1 Store in cool, dark cupboard, away from direct heat or sunlight; keep tightly closed when not in use. 2  Spices and herbs bought in bulk will better retain flavor and potency if stored in containers with tight-fitting lids. Spices and herbs bought in bulk will better retain flavor and potency if stored in containers with tight-fitting lids. 2  Storage time shown is for best quality only â commercially dried spices and herbs do not spoil, but they will lose their potency over time and not flavor food as intended.