When a foreign national is in state or federal custody (that is, jail) and comes to the attention of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) -- possibly through one of its branches, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Customs and Border Protection (CBP) -- a so-called âimmigration holdâ may be placed on the person.
In the 1980s, a farm in Shikoku started doing things differently. By growing watermelons in specially-made glass boxes, they forced the melons into a cubic shape. Leaping to worldwide attention, the square watermelon became a potent symbol of Japanâs appetite for novelty and innovation.
There are two broad categories of melon and one odd one. 1  Muskmelons: C. Cucumis melo, the same genus as Cucumbers, probably originated in Western Asia (Persia and surrounding). These melons have thick walls and hollow centers containing loose seeds and fibers. 2  Watermelons: C. Citrullus lanatus, of African origin.