According to studies, foods that are rich in potassium, fiber and magnesium have the ability to lower high blood pressure. Cucumber has all of these elements. Cucumber has very low calorie content. Thus, it is one of the most recommended foods for people who are currently on a diet plan.
In construction, furring (furring strips) are thin strips of wood or other material to level or raise surfaces of another material to prevent dampness, to make space for insulation, or to level and resurface ceilings or walls. Furring refers to the process of installing the strips and to the strips themselves. Firring is a U.K. term for wood strips which are usually 50 mm wide, tapered and fixed above wood roof joists to provide drainage falls below roof boarding.
Boxers with docked tails. The dog in front also has cropped ears. Docking is the removal of portions of an animal's tail. While docking and bobbing are more commonly used to refer to removal of the tail, the term cropping is used in reference to the ears. Tail docking occurs in one of two ways. The first involves constricting the blood supply to the tail with a rubber ligature for a few days until the tail falls off.