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Medieval Magicians put my Seeds in their Shoes

I am probably most famous as a stick, although I have recently been seen in Buffalo with chicken parts. It all started when my wild ancestors were cultivated in the 16th century. Long considered a powerful aphrodisiac, my leaves were used by the Greeks to adorn the crown presented to victorious athletes. These stars also drank my wine. The Romans used me as a seasoning and as an elixir to aide digestion and soothe arthritic pain. Medieval magicians put my seeds in their shoes, hoping they would help them fly, but regretfully they did not. I am a fleshy, ribbed stalk that ranges in color from blanched white to dark green. My stalk, that can grow up to 16 inches, is my most popular part, but my leaves, seeds, and roots also are used. My most popular variety was cultivated in Kalamazoo, Michigan, in 1874. I was introduced to many consumers at local Michigan train stations, where I was handed out to passengers for free. In 1960 at Chicago's Ambassador East Hotel, I gained fame and recognition with bartenders. In 1897, I was featured as a muscle relaxer in the Sears, Roebuck & Co. catalog. Today, scientists believe that eating two of me a day will help reduce blood pressure. My crunch is created by the collapse of my numerous air filled cells. In the United States over two billion pounds of me are harvested annually. The average person consumes about 8 pounds of me a year. I am an excellent source of potassium and a good source of vitamin C, folic acid and vitamin B6

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