INTERNATIONAL PICKLE WEEK BEGINS FRIDAY (MAY 21)

INTERNATIONAL PICKLE WEEK BEGINS FRIDAY (MAY 21)

NEW BRAUNSLES, Tex. (Wireless Flash) -- This Friday marks the beginning of International Pickle Week and here are some facts you may not know... -- Americans eat 20 billion pickles every year (about nine pounds per person.) -- Cleopatra had a passion for pickles and thought eating them made her more attractive. -- Some athletes claim drinking pickle juice after a workout helps replenish salt lost through sweating. -- Finally, the Pickle Packers International trade group actually has "crunch guidelines" for pickles. For the record, a good pickle should be heard from at least 10 paces away.

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