Mark Kurlansky's new book 'The Core of an Onion' dives deep into culinary history
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Historical Uses of Onions for Olympics, Hair Loss, Aphrodisiacs, and War
This chapter delves into the fascinating historical uses of onions, including how Olympic athletes consumed them for strength, how they were advertised as a remedy for hair loss and as an aphrodisiac, and their significance for marching armies due to their storage and healing properties.
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