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La Tomatina

Every August, over 20,000 people gather in Buńol, Spain, to pelt each other with large, red tomatoes.

Night of the Radishes

Dating back to the 1500s, Mexican locals carve radishes into religious or cultural scenes.

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Battle of the Oranges

In lvrea, thousands of people, divided into nine teams, throw oranges at each other during a carnival in February.

ice cream invented?

This deliciously frosty treat has royal beginnings. The Roman emperor Nero (37-68 ce) was said to enjoy ice shavings mixed with fruit. By the 500s, China’s Emperor Tang added milk to create a creamier confection. In 1672, England’s King Charles II served ice cream at a royal banguet.

Pricey spice

Saffron, from the crocus sativus flower, is the woild’s most. expensive spice. A pinch of saffron contains 463 hand-picked threads (or stigmas)

The threads are dhed and used to flavor or color food a rich yellow.

Cheese Rolling Race

Competitors Chase a rolling cheese down a steep hill in Gloucestershire, U.K.

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