What's New and Beneficial about Sweet Potatoes. 1  Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes may be one of nature's unsurpassed sources of beta-carotene. 2  Several recent studies have shown the superior ability of sweet potatoes to raise our blood levels of vitamin A. This benefit may be particularly true for children. In most U.S. groceries, you should assume that you are always purchasing a sweet potato, even if the sign says yams.. 2  Over 1 million sweet potatoes are commercially grown in the U.S. each year, while commercial production of yams in the U.S. is rare.
Oxen used in farms for plowing. An ox (plural oxen), also known as a bullock in Australia and India, is a bovine trained as a draft animal. Oxen are commonly castrated adult male cattle; castration makes the animals easier to control. Cows (adult females) or bulls (intact males) may also be used in some areas.
Ox: Animal Symbols. The ox is a symbol meaning industry, patience and strength. As a former principal medium of trade, the ox also represents wealth. In Christianity, the ox is a symbol of the prophets and saints martyred for their faith and ultimately a symbol of Christ the true sacrifice.lephant: Animal Symbols. The elephant has long been regarded as a symbol of divine wisdom in India. Sovereigns often assumed titles such as lord of the elephants or the white elephant. The qualities of the elephant are recognized throughout the Orient: longevity, strength, patience, endurance and self-restraint.