Saturday, December 20, 2014

Rainy days turn the mind to summer gardens.


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  1. Most people don't know the purple carrots are the original and authentic heirloom variety. Orange carrots are a mutation popularized by the Dutch for patriotic reasons in the 16 the century.

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    1. Very interesting. The Dutch have nicknamed their national soccer club "The Apricot." Sounds better than what is the more appropriate "The Carrot."

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  2. I did not know that ! Interesting !

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  3. Their war leader was William the Silent, Prince of Orange.

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