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Seven of the Strangest Things Done to Turkeys Around Thanksgiving
Bowling, curling, and even a little feather-dyeing.
Unripe Grapes Are Good For Something
Want to add a gentle acidity to savory and sweet dishes? You might consider using the juice of green, unripe grapes.
Islam and the Thanksgiving Turkey
Not since Lady Gaga sported a gown constructed from raw meat have butchery and couture coexisted in such close proximity.
How Turkeys Got Broad, White Breasts
The steady march of technology and innovation in the 20th century led to the development of the Broad Breasted White, the breed that now dominates the market.
A Potato Flies Around the Room
A history of the famous potato that flew around your room.
Sweet Corn Farmer Dives Into the Shark Tank
Some people freeze or can their excess corn. This man makes corn chips.
What Happens To Fresh Milk During A Snowstorm?
Delivery trucks are getting stuck trying to navigate unplowed roads with five to six feet of snow. So what happens to the milk?
Shoutout to All The Pear: U.S. Pear Farmers Thankful to Rick Ross
As rapper Rick Ross’ much-vined catchphrase “shoutout to all the pear” goes viral, how will the U.S. pear industry be affected?
Looking for Pie in All the Wrong Places
Before Tinder, there were pie suppers.
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