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Did you know that brussel sprouts grow on a tall stalk?

I've been learning a lot about brussel sprouts these last few days following my entry on Christmas Day. The subject of brussel sprout cultivation and consumption has become a major point of interest to me.

They originally gained popularity in Belgium (hence Brussel sprout) in the 16th century, and eventually spread to all areas of Europe. They're grown in the wintertime, and can be grown in warm climates like California and Mexico.

Here's another interesting fact that I got from my dear friend Wikipedia:

According to a survey in 2002, Brussels sprouts are Britain's most hated vegetable; however, in 2005, a poll of 2,000 people named it as Britain's 5th favourite vegetable. Brussels sprout afficionados attribute the hatred of the sprouts to overcooking, which releases sulphur compounds in the vegetables that give it an unpleasant smell. It has become almost a cliché that children detest eating the vegetable, when in fact most children have never even tried it.