Where does cork come from?

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Where does cork come from?

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Jan 6, 2016

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Most cork comes from special trees that grow in places near the Mediterranean Sea. Learn more about cork oak trees, cork properties, cork products and cork processing in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jan 6, 2016

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