Sort the fruit from the veg with 12 festive facts

A team of experts has drawn up a list of 12 little-known vegetable-related facts, which kicks off with a cast-iron excuse to shun brussels sprouts on Christmas Day.

Sort the fruit from the veg with 12 festive facts
Wed, 24 Dec, 2014 - 00:00
Chris Dickens

Experts at the University of Warwick’s School of Life Sciences compiled the list, which provides food for thought for those tucking into a traditional Christmas meal.

1. Don’t like Brussels sprouts? Blame your genes

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