Fun Facts
- There are over 800 species in the Cucurbitaceae family and they include cucumbers, gourds, melons, pumpkins, and squashes.
- The inside of a cucumber can be up to 20 degrees cooler than the exterior.
- Per capita, Americans eat about eight pounds of pickles per year.
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