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Close up photo of Pecan Pie.

How Pecans Went From Ignored Trees to a Holiday Staple – The 8,000-year History

Pecans are a truly American nut: They grew on George Washington’s estate, and they flew to space on an Apollo mission.
by Shelley Mitchell via The Conversation on November 18, 2025
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