From c.1300 as to go, move, depart; move (someone or something), transport. Sense of to alter, to change appeared mid-13c. (cf. shiftless). Meaning change the gear setting of an engine is from 1910; to shift gears in the figurative sense is from 1961. Related: Shifted; shifting.
The Egyptian cobra is another of Egyptâs most deadly snakes. Itâs also one of the largest cobra species in all of Africa, ranging from 3 to 6 1/2 feet long. The telltale hood associated with this species is extended only when the snake is threatened or annoyed, at which point its spread reaches about half a foot wide.f thereâs one snake in all of Egypt most likely to be mistaken for a devil, itâs the horned viper. This highly venomous desert snake has a hornlike scale protruding above each of its eyes, giving it a truly demonic appearance.
Traditional Food in Egypt. In the Egyptian diet, bread carries a lot of importance. Eaten with almost every meal, the rural or working class Egyptian meal will often consist of beans and bread. The favorite form of bread in Egypt is actually a type of thick pita bread.ishes in Egypt. Popular Dishes in Egypt. 1  Bram Rice-This dish is rice made with milk and served stuffed with chicken liver. 2  Torly-This is a plate of potatoes, carrots, baked squash, onions and tomato sauce. 3  Ruz Meammar-This is a dish of rice made with milk, cream, butter and chicken broth.