51 years (October 3, 1969)

The most commonly accepted meaning is that a “hollaback girl” responds positively to the “catcalls” or hollers of men, but it might mean to Stefani that she would rather take the initiative and “step it up”.

Knowledge Drop: Gwen Stefani’s “Hollaback Girl” Is A Response To Courtney Love Bullying Her. Love derisively called Stefani a cheerleader in a magazine interview. 15 years ago today, No Doubt lead singer Gwen Stefani released her debut solo album, Love.

(informal) A holler back; a reply. (informal) An echo of voices, much like the response of a crowd to a cheerleader.

Saying she isn’t a “hollaback girl” is her way of saying she doesn’t just “talk the talk”. Also, the “bananas” reference is simply saying that the song & the beat are crazy. “Bananas” is a slang reference for doing something wild or crazy, like saying “Let’s go bananas”.

to become extremely angry or excited: She’ll go bananas when you tell her the news. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Stupid and silly. absurd.

Here are 11 science-based health benefits of bananas.

• Bananas Contain Many Important Nutrients.
• Bananas Contain Nutrients That Moderate Blood Sugar Levels.
• Bananas May Improve Digestive Health.
• Bananas May Aid Weight Loss.
• Bananas May Support Heart Health.
• Bananas Contain Powerful Antioxidants.

A pineapple is neither a pine nor an apple, but a fruit consisting of many berries that have grown together. This also means that Pineapples are not a single fruit, but a group of berries that have fused together. This word comes from the Tupi words “nanas” (which means pine) and “comosus” (which means tufted).

The elongated tough-skinned fruits of the family Cucurbitaceae, including watermelons, cucumbers, and gourds, are a type of berry referred to as pepos. Any small fleshy fruit is popularly called a berry, especially if it is edible.

They are derived from a single flower with more than one ovary, making them an aggregate fruit. True berries are simple fruits stemming from one flower with one ovary and typically have several seeds. But no, they’re actually considered a berry, too—with one, giant seed. So, bananas are berries and raspberries aren’t.

Olives. You probably don’t think of olives as a fruit, but that’s exactly what they are. Specifically, they’re considered a stone fruit, like peaches, mangoes, and dates.

“Kiwi” (/ˈkiwi/ KEE-wee) is a common self-reference used by New Zealanders, though it is also used internationally. Unlike many demographic labels, its usage is not considered offensive; rather, it is generally viewed as a symbol of pride and endearment for the people of New Zealand.

Eating one to three kiwis a day is enough for most people to get the boost of nutrients from the fruit. A daily dose of some kiwi powders is about 5.5 grams.

The entire kiwi is edible including the white core and black seeds. Sometimes that core can have a slightly woody texture, depending on their variety. You can trim it away if you like.

Kiwi berries are small enough to be eaten whole, but some find them tastier and easier to enjoy as a snack when sliced. Cut off the ends of a handful of kiwi berries, then cut each berry into slices as thin as you like until the whole berry is sliced.

Some people prefer to peel the kiwi first and then slice it. But, the easiest way to enjoy your kiwifruit would be to leave the skins on. Simply cut into slices without peeling it or bite into the kiwi like you would eat an apple. You could also throw the whole fruit into a blender.

Kiwi berries are bite-sized fruits that look like a fusion of kiwifruit, grapes and kumquats. The major difference kiwi berries and kiwifruit is that the berries have a leathery, smooth, green skin. They’re good for you, too!

For best storage life refrigerate the Kiwi Berries in the coldest part of your refrigerator (usually the shelf on top of the produce drawers). The fruit will hold for up to a period of two weeks or longer. With their smooth skin, Kiwi Berries are sensational for out-of-hand eating.

Containing almost 20 vital nutrients, NZ KiwiBerry are considered a “super snack”! They are rich in antioxidants which are known to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and help slow the aging process, to name just a few benefits. Great source of Vitamins A and E, calcium, magnesium and iron.

Check if a kiwi’s ripe by pressing it gently with your thumb — if it yields to slight pressure, it’s ripe. Kiwis can be scooped, sliced, or even eaten in their entirety — with the skin on. The best way to check if a kiwi is ready to eat is by giving it a feel — it should yield to slight pressure but not be too soft.

Yes, tightly wrapped cut kiwi can be stored in the refrigerator. Once cut, it should not be left unrefrigerated for more than two hours. How long does kiwi last after you cut it? It will be best if used in two or three days.