Show Notes
Greg and Bob delve into the origins of pumpkins. Find out what pumpkins are and how they developed into one of the most popular fruits. Related episode: Cranberry Thanks Our sources for this episode include: The Jack-O-Lantern's Origins 6 Things You May Not Know About Pumpkins 25 Fascinating Pumpkin Facts
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