Monday, November 23, 2009

Random Fact of the Day

Today (Nov 23) is National Eat-A-Cranberry Day

Some cranberry facts:
  • Cranberries are native to North America
  • There are 350-400 cranberries in a pound
  • Cranberries do not grow in water, but float, so marshes are flooded during harvest time
  • Native Americans used the cranberry as a symbol of peace
  • 2008's cranberry crop in Oregon was valued at over $36.6 million
  • Oregon is ranked 4th int he United States for cranberry production
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    photo from Wikipedia

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