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Law, Landscape and Culture: Why America doesn’t love the black currant

Law, Landscape and Culture: Why America doesn’t love the black currant

Why is the black currant so popular in Europe and almost non-existent in North America? A recent blog post from the US Law Library of Congress discusses the link between cultural taste preferences and the local ecosystem, the importance of

Center for Heritage & Society October 31, 2022 Europe, News, North America, Research, USA, Worldwide Read more

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