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    Originating during a Revolution with two alternate and unusual names, they were once made from materials such as paper or ceramics, but also lice. Another type was named after a protege of a Soviet leader. What is it, and which fruit is it also named after?

    Question #68758. Asked by peasypod. (Jul 24 06 6:14 PM)


    lanfranco

    		Good grief. Are we talking about hand grenades? Once called after pomegranates?


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand_grenade

    Jul 24 06, 6:24 PM
    peasypod

    		We are, Frankie, and the lice is just about on par with the camel urine.

    Jul 24 06, 6:29 PM
    wkrpcinnci

    		hand grenades and they were called pineapples

    Jul 25 06, 8:55 AM
    peasypod

    		Actually, the two alternate names were referring to the Revolution...

    Jul 25 06, 5:44 PM

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