Savor Classic: Pickles

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Savor Classic: Pickles

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37 minutes

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Apr 22, 2024

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Pickled cucumbers were Cleopatra's favorite beauty food and the main business of the guy who named the Americas. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren explore the long history and bacteria-laden science of pickles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Apr 22, 2024

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