The surprising history of pumpkins: from ancient staple to autumn icon

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BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Pumpkin spice lattes, jack-o’-lanterns, and Thanksgiving pies: pumpkins are the unofficial mascots of fall. But behind their seasonal charm lies a deeper, more complicated story that winds through language, history, agriculture, and even a little insult comedy. “Pumpkins are more popular than ever,” says Cindy Ott, associate professor of […] The post The…

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