When a foreign national is in state or federal custody (that is, jail) and comes to the attention of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) -- possibly through one of its branches, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Customs and Border Protection (CBP) -- a so-called âimmigration holdâ may be placed on the person.
In the 1980s, a farm in Shikoku started doing things differently. By growing watermelons in specially-made glass boxes, they forced the melons into a cubic shape. Leaping to worldwide attention, the square watermelon became a potent symbol of Japanâs appetite for novelty and innovation.
According to the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center, China is the leading producer of watermelon in the world. WhichCountry.com notes that Turkey, Iran, Brazil and the United States trail China in watermelon production as of 2010. In the United States, Georgia, Florida, Texas and California are leading producers of watermelon as of 2012. BBC News mentions one type of type of watermelon from Japan that has a square shape. It was designed by a farmer who wanted to grow a square-shaped watermelon to make the fruit easily manageable for consumers, and this was done by growing the fruit in square glass boxes. Square watermelon is known as a fashion food, and it costs $83, or 100,000 yen. Square watermelons are a common sight in Japanese markets.