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Does opening a clam kill it?

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It's alive. Or if an oyster, clam or mussel doesn't open when it's cooked, sometimes it's dead — killed in the cooking process — but the muscle is just so joined to the shell that it's not letting go.”

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  • Has a giant squid ever killed a human?

    Yet the incident had one fatal outcome: a 12-week-old boy drowned. In 2003, the crew of a yacht competing to win the round-the-world Jules Verne Trophy reported being attacked by a giant squid several hours after departing from Brittany, France.

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    A. Whether fresh, canned, or in pouches, fish is a fantastic alternative to processed lunch meats. Not only is it lower in sodium and other additives, it's a good source of omega-3 fats and a great way to add protein to your lunch!

  • Why is herring salty?

    The Dutch serve it by cleaning it out and then storing it in brine (a saltwater solution) for a long time until it's at least cured to 'Hollandse Nieuwe'-standard, which is the freshest, newest batch of herring every Spring. The brine makes the fish soft and very salty – bringing out a strong fishy flavour.

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    No... cycling the tank is important and the best way to make sure there is plenty of food for the shrimp. They feed on bio-film which develops during the cycling process. A cycled tank is as important as a tank that can supply food.

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