How The World Works - A Secret about Pumpkins
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2m 46s
The show reveals the biological secret of pumpkins, which makes them more of a berry than a vegetable. We explore the fascinating make-up of pumpkins and the origin story of why American families have pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving.
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