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Facts about pumpkins you never knew

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Pumpkin season has officially begun! Skunk Bear teaches us some fun facts about America's favorite decorative gourd.


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Additional Resources for you to Explore
History.com: The history of the Jack-o-lantern
PBS Food: The history of pumpkins and a recipe roundup
Smithsonian: Early Plant Domestication in Eastern North America
Crash Course: When is Thanksgiving

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