One of the most famous pirates is Blackbeard. His real name is Edward Teach, and he went around frightening people into giving him money and suchlike. Despite having a reputation of being a bit of a troublemaker, there is no record of him actually murdering any of his prisoners.
Oats are also commonly used as feed for horses when extra carbohydrates and the subsequent boost in energy are required. The oat hull may be crushed (rolled or crimped) for the horse to more easily digest the grain, or may be fed whole. They may be given alone or as part of a blended food pellet.
Oats are an annual cereal crop belonging to the family of sweet grasses. Unlike most cereals, oat grains do not grow in ears on the plant, but instead hang in panicles. Oats are grown in temperate climates and their widespread root system means that they are relatively undemanding.