Ingredients

• 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 potatoes, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme, salt, and pepper

Brown beef in a large pot, then add onion and garlic until softened. Stir in carrots, potatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings. Pour in broth, bring to a boil, then simmer about 45 minutes, until the meat and vegetables are tender. Stir in peas and cook a few minutes more. Serve with crusty bread while you enjoy a good story.

George R. R. Martin is an American author best known for his epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, which inspired the television hit Game of Thrones. Before that success, he wrote science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories for books and television. He is admired for his detailed world-building, layered characters, and the way he blends politics, history, and imagination into richly told stories.

Butterflies do more than flutter from flower to flower. When they land, tiny taste sensors on their feet help them “sample” the plant beneath them. This lets them tell which flowers have nectar and which leaves are right for laying eggs. It may look delicate and random, but every step helps them find food and a safe home for the next generation of caterpillars.

A. Tiny tattoos for very fashionable vegetables
B. Thin lines that show where a printed piece should be trimmed to its final size
C. A new dance move farmers do at harvest time

Correct Answer: B

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