Months later, in the midterm elections, Democrats swept into control of the House and Senate. McCarthy had become a liability to his party. In less than a year, McCarthy was censured (reprimanded) by the Senate and his position as a prominent force of anti-communism ended.
Maynard the younger wished to market his candies as being so good that they should be appreciated like a fine wine. Therefore he called them wine gums and labeled them with wine names. Source(s): http://www.hungrybrowser.com/phaedrus/m0...aynard the younger wished to market his candies as being so good that they should be appreciated like a fine wine. Therefore he called them wine gums and labeled them with wine names. Source(s): http://www.hungrybrowser.com/phaedrus/m0...
The Blue Gum tree, as it is sometimes known as, is called such due to a sticky gum-like substance that the tree secretes. This gum is very fragrant and contains anti-bacterial properties which make the tree extremely pest-resistant, as well as acting as a deterrent to the growth of other non-eucalyptus plants.he Tasmanian Blue Gum is rich in nectar and so are a good crop for bees and hummingbirds. They inhibit the growth of other vegetation and so create virtual monocultures of various eucalyptus trees, with the exception of a few hardy grasses.