Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Fun Vegetable Lore

An Adams Apple is so named because it is said that when Adam took a bite of the forbidden fruit, a piece got stuck in his throat.


Egyptian Pharaohs would stuff themselves with cabbage the day before a heavy night of drinking. They thought the cabbage would ward off the negative effects of consuming large amounts of alcohol.

It is said that Americans consume about 30 pounds of lettuce a year. Compared to Manatees which can eat up to 180 pounds of romaine lettuce every day. Are they healthier?

Ancient Egyptians used to take an oath of office on a Bible? No ~ an Onion!

Turnip greens are said to help relief the pain of rheumatoid arthritis.

In 1947 Marilyn Monroe was crowded the first California Artichoke Queen!


Russell Brand was named the Sexiest Male Vegetarian Celebrity of 2011 by Peta.

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