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How Pure Are Your Virgins and Extra-Virgins?

Posted on 22 June 2024 by Larry Russwurm

Olive oil is becoming scarce because of a drought in Spain, one of the major producers of this oil. Before this, there were already fake olive oils floating around. With scarcity, this means that there is probably even more fake … Continue reading →

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What’s in the Name, Newfoundland?

Posted on 17 June 2023 by Larry Russwurm

When the explorer Cabot got to Newfoundland in 1497, Columbus had already discovered America, so, it was definitely possible that this was the same land that Columbus had discovered. Still the name Newfoundland eventually did stick. Perhaps the British had … Continue reading →

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