Category: WORLD WAR II
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SYCAMORE
THE FOLKLORE OF PLANTS: Sycamore Lisa Karen Miller During World War II, American soldiers arrived in France, carrying thousands of ammunition boxes with them. Unbeknownst to anyone, the sycamore wood from which the boxes were made was infested with the fungus that causes the tree disease canker stain. As…
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CARROT
THE FOLKLORE OF PLANTS: Carrot Lisa Karen Miller World War II spawned a plethora of rumor and conjecture, which spread like hot butter among the anxious inhabitants of Great Britain. Some misconceptions, however, were intentional and meant to fool the Germans. One such story planted by the Ministry of…
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ANISE
THE FOLKLORE OF PLANTS: Anise Lisa Karen Miller Aniseed balls were a favorite of children during both world wars. Made with the oil of anise seeds, these dark, licorice-flavored sweets were slow to melt and therefore lasted longer than other available candies. This made them extremely popular in a…
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