Gypsum Increases the pH of Acidic Soils. One mechanism in which gypsum can increase soil pH enough in some acid soils to sufficiently decrease the level of soluble aluminum to grow crops satisfactorily is replacement of hydroxyl ions from some clay lattices by sulfate ions.
Photo: Getty Images. Lesley Nicol, the actress who plays Downton Abbeyâs often-harried cook Mrs. Patmore, said she pestered series creator Julian Fellowes like he was Daisy about giving her character a man. After months of nudging, he relented. âHe was probably thinking, Oh, shut up already! I had asked so many times,â she laughed.
Joan Hickson's portrayal of Marple is a favorite amongst fans of Agatha Christie. The next Marple came in the form of Joan Hickson, an actress who first performed on stage at the age of 20 and later appeared in films. Her stage work included the role of Miss Pryce in the play Appointment with Death.