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Ep 591 - The Orchid Thief, by Susan Orlean

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The Origins of Orchids

Orchids are one of the oldest flowering plants known to humankind. They're like a flower that will stay in bloom for a long time, which makes them very enjoyable. Victorian era wackos were really into orchid collecting and went into "orchid delirium" You can tell me if they're in the book and what you think about them here.

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