The Mythology of Beets


	The Mythology of Beets

ramsesemerson

4-27-2008 5:14 PM

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myths, plants, mythology, beets, vegetables, love

ramsesemerson says:

Really interesting article. You should read the whole thing.

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5-8-2008 3:56 PM

BartendingBear

"Dwight" on The Office runs a beet farm. Need I say more?

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