Why did Catholic missionaries force the island natives to cut down the coconut tree? Detailed answer

BIG ENCYCLOPEDIA FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Free library / Directory / Big encyclopedia for children and adults

Why did Catholic missionaries force the island natives to cut down the coconut tree? Detailed answer

Big encyclopedia for children and adults

Directory / Big encyclopedia. Questions for quiz and self-education

Did you know?

Why did Catholic missionaries force the island natives to cut down the coconut tree?

The coconut tree, without much care, provides the natives with food, drinks, textile material, building materials, and fuel. But, according to the Bible, a man must earn his daily bread by the sweat of his brow. Therefore, Catholic missionaries in the XNUMXth century called the coconut tree "the lazy tree." Fearing the detrimental impact of a non-working lifestyle on the morality of their flock - the natives of the southern islands, the missionaries forced them to cut down these trees.

Currently, coconut trees also provide liquid fuel for a small power plant in New Caledonia. On one of the islands of this overseas possession of France, an engine developed by French engineers was installed. It is able to run on oil squeezed from copra, the core of the coconut.

Until now, this oil has been used mainly in soap making, but it can serve as a fuel for a slightly modified internal combustion engine without additional processing.

The 165 kilowatt plant provides electricity for the distiller, which produces fresh water from ocean water for 235 families living on the island. The inhabitants of other tropical islands also intend to acquire similar installations.

Author: Kondrashov A.P.

Random interesting fact from the Great Encyclopedia:

Which aircraft device completely contradicts its slang name?

The flight recorder, which is installed on aircraft to record information about the technical condition of all devices, as well as the actions and conversations of the crew, is often called the "black box". Although in fact this device does not have the shape of a box, but a ball or cylinder, and its color is not black, but red or orange, so that it is easier to find in case of an accident.

Test your knowledge! Did you know...

▪ What is a sound barrier?

▪ How does a child learn to speak?

▪ Which forgery of antiquity from the Louvre itself became the object of falsification?

See other articles Section Big encyclopedia. Questions for quiz and self-education.

Read and write useful comments on this article.

<< Back

Latest news of science and technology, new electronics:

The existence of an entropy rule for quantum entanglement has been proven 09.05.2024

Quantum mechanics continues to amaze us with its mysterious phenomena and unexpected discoveries. Recently, Bartosz Regula from the RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing and Ludovico Lamy from the University of Amsterdam presented a new discovery that concerns quantum entanglement and its relation to entropy. Quantum entanglement plays an important role in modern quantum information science and technology. However, the complexity of its structure makes understanding and managing it challenging. Regulus and Lamy's discovery shows that quantum entanglement follows an entropy rule similar to that for classical systems. This discovery opens new perspectives in the field of quantum information science and technology, deepening our understanding of quantum entanglement and its connection to thermodynamics. The results of the study indicate the possibility of reversibility of entanglement transformations, which could greatly simplify their use in various quantum technologies. Opening a new rule ... >>

Mini air conditioner Sony Reon Pocket 5 09.05.2024

Summer is a time for relaxation and travel, but often the heat can turn this time into an unbearable torment. Meet a new product from Sony - the Reon Pocket 5 mini-air conditioner, which promises to make summer more comfortable for its users. Sony has introduced a unique device - the Reon Pocket 5 mini-conditioner, which provides body cooling on hot days. With it, users can enjoy coolness anytime, anywhere by simply wearing it around their neck. This mini air conditioner is equipped with automatic adjustment of operating modes, as well as temperature and humidity sensors. Thanks to innovative technologies, Reon Pocket 5 adjusts its operation depending on the user's activity and environmental conditions. Users can easily adjust the temperature using a dedicated mobile app connected via Bluetooth. Additionally, specially designed T-shirts and shorts are available for convenience, to which a mini air conditioner can be attached. The device can oh ... >>

Energy from space for Starship 08.05.2024

Producing solar energy in space is becoming more feasible with the advent of new technologies and the development of space programs. The head of the startup Virtus Solis shared his vision of using SpaceX's Starship to create orbital power plants capable of powering the Earth. Startup Virtus Solis has unveiled an ambitious project to create orbital power plants using SpaceX's Starship. This idea could significantly change the field of solar energy production, making it more accessible and cheaper. The core of the startup's plan is to reduce the cost of launching satellites into space using Starship. This technological breakthrough is expected to make solar energy production in space more competitive with traditional energy sources. Virtual Solis plans to build large photovoltaic panels in orbit, using Starship to deliver the necessary equipment. However, one of the key challenges ... >>

Random news from the Archive

More solar panels in Tokyo 16.09.2022

The Tokyo Metropolitan Region Government has announced a new policy that mandates the installation of solar panels on some of its new homes as part of a move to promote the use of solar energy. The initiative is scheduled to start in 2025 and will be the first of its kind in Japan, according to The Japan News.

About 50 developers building buildings with a total area of at least 20 m2 per year will fall under the new rules requiring the installation of solar panels.

However, the proportion of solar panels required for installation will differ from area to area, taking into account the degree of insolation in a particular place. For example, if in the districts of Chioda and Chuo, where many tall buildings are located, 30% of the roofs should be covered with panels, then in low-rise areas - up to 85%. Since the life cycle of panels is about 20-30 years, the county government will also set up a system to promote their recycling with an eye to preparing for the mass replacement of panels in the future. Panel leasing is not excluded, as well as subsidies for home buyers and other benefits.

According to the publication, some developers are expressing concern about additional costs that can raise the cost of housing. In response, with the start of the program, the authorities promise to strengthen support measures.

Starting in the spring of 2025, new homes across the country must meet certain energy efficiency standards - for example, developers must use materials with a high level of thermal insulation. The local authorities decided to launch their "solar" initiative at the same time as the start of the implementation of national standards in order to make it easier for builders.

Tokyo Metropolitan Governor Yuriko Koike said she hopes the new initiative will be a turning point in history, after which it can be said that "Tokyo has changed."

Other interesting news:

▪ Tesla will create its own drone

▪ Grandpa's diet affects grandchildren

▪ Popcorn packaging for fragile items

▪ TOSHIBA SATELLITE laptops can now burn DVD-R/RW

▪ Created an artificial nerve to combat chronic pain

News feed of science and technology, new electronics

Interesting materials of the Free Technical Library:

▪ section of the site Firmware. Article selection

▪ article A series of magical changes to a cute face. Popular expression

▪ article Why is the city called Rio de Janeiro, although it does not stand on the river? Detailed answer

▪ white cabbage article. Legends, cultivation, methods of application

▪ article Stationary antenna for radiotelephone SN-258. Encyclopedia of radio electronics and electrical engineering

▪ article Signal strength indicators. Encyclopedia of radio electronics and electrical engineering

Leave your comment on this article:

All languages of this page

Home page | Library | Articles | Website map | Site Reviews