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04-18-2002, 11:04 PM
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 The Artichoke War of the Early 1900s Here is something interesting that I am sure many do not even remember. The day that NYC Mayor LaGuardia banned Artichokes due to the Mafia stranglehold on the product. Read more about it here: The Artichoke War Ah...the things we will do for food.  Jodi
__________________ Jodi I don't know about you but I think I need a nap.      |
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04-19-2002, 07:20 AM
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| Fascinating! Although I have to admit I got a little lost by the end, with who did what to whom etc... Just a word of warning to others who look at that link -- there are some rather gross pictures alongside the story. Not for the faint of heart. |
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04-19-2002, 08:08 AM
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 Yeah, gruesome photos.  I would have just cut and pasted the thing but I remembered Nicko's warning about copyright and all that.
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