Facts of the week 22nd Feb 2017

What does the phrase Ship Ahoy mean?
ahoy. From “a-hoy”; ‘hoy’ being a Middle English greeting dating back to the fourteenth century. Interjection[edit] (nautical) Used to hail a ship, a boat or a person, or to attract attention.
How long can you keep ground beef refrigerated?
Here are some basic guidelines for storing meat in the refrigerator. Raw ground meats, all poultry, seafood, and variety meats: Refrigerate 1 to 2 days. Raw roasts, steaks, and chops (beef, veal, lamb, and pork): Refrigerate 3 to 5 days. Cooked meat, poultry, and seafood: Store in the refrigerator 3 to 4 days.
Why are they called Granny Smith apples?
Granny Smith apples originated in Australia in 1868 when Maria Ann (Granny) Smith found a seedling growing by a creek on her property. This was the same place where she would toss French crab apples grown in Tasmania. The seedling bore light green coloured apples that Granny Smith propagated.
How many hours of sleep do you lose when you have a baby?
A parent loses about 350 hours of sleep at night over her baby’s first year. Napping is a great way to reduce your sleep debt. If you’ve gone awhile without getting good-quality rest, the sleep you do get — even during a nap — will become more effective.