RaceQueen Charlotte was the wife of George III and, like him, of German descent. But did she also have African ancestry? By Stuart JeffriesQueen Charlotte died nearly two centuries ago but is still celebrated in her namesake American city. When you drive from the airport in North Carolina, you can't miss the monumental bronze sculpture of the woman said to be Britain's first black queen, dramatically bent backwards as if blown by a jet engine. Read More...
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THE BODY BEAUTIFULApparently tea contains more caffeine than coffee. Why is it that coffee is typically so much more stimulating than tea? Nick, London UK
Tea leaves have more caffeine than coffee beans before they are brewed. Prepared, however, tea is diluted quite a bit more than most coffees. Each will vary depending on how strong you like it, though. I understand also that the caffeine content in tea is extracted during the first ten seconds of brewing. Read More...
