The native Americans planted three sisters (corn, beans, and squash) together so that they would benefit each other. The corn provides a structure for the beans to climb. The beans provide the nitrogen to the soil, and the squash spreads along the ground preventing weeds.
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Nachos were actually invented by a guy named Nacho. Happy Nacho Day!
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There is a “Fruit Salad Tree” which can grow up to 6 different types of fruit.
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The Himalayan Goji berry has more iron than steak, more vitamin C than oranges and more beta carotene than carrots.
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Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were originally considered a delicacy, only enjoyed by those of the upper class.
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The first Ronald McDonald was Willard Scott in 1963.
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