The escape velocity is a way of measuring the exact amount of energy needed to reach the lip of the well -- and have no energy left over for walking away. When a ball is thrown up into the air from the surface of the Earth, it does not have enough energy to escape. So it falls back down.
The American Chestnut is a large, broad tree that produces an edible chestnut. Large leaves turn yellow and brown in autumn. At least two American Chestnuts planted no more than 200' apart are required for producing chestnuts.This tree was very common before blight wiped out most of them in the early 1900's.ur pure American Chestnuts come from mature parents who have survived the blight and are producing chestnut seeds. For now, the possibility of American Chestnuts getting the blight sometime in their life is a real possibility.
Health Benefits of Chestnuts. 1  Chestnut is a good body builder food and recommended in cases of emaciation (wasting away of body tissues). 2  Chestnut aids in the care of the teeth and treatment of pyorrhea. 3  The leaves are used as remedy in fever.hestnuts are different from other nuts in that they are low in fat and have high starch content. They have a crumbly texture and a sweet, mild flavor. Chestnut are usually eaten boiled or roasted and are often added to stuffing or soups, or served as a side dish.