1. Jack O' Lanterns were originally carved from turnips or potatoes. However, Irish immigrants switched to the pumpkin after arriving in America.
2. These gourds are native to Central America and Mexico, but are currently grown in 6 of the 7 continents.
3. Morton, Illinois is the "pumpkin capital of the world.
4.Their medicinal purposes include removing freckles and curing snake bites.
5. The US's total pumpkin production in major pumpkin-producing states was valued at $141 million in 2008.
6. Pumpkin pie originally consisted of a gutted pumpkin filled with milk, spices, and honey.
7.Pumpkins are 90% water.
8. Among the nutritional benefits, pumpkins offer aid in vision; are rich in phytosterols, vitamin C, vitamin A, and iron; and have an
2. These gourds are native to Central America and Mexico, but are currently grown in 6 of the 7 continents.
3. Morton, Illinois is the "pumpkin capital of the world.
4.Their medicinal purposes include removing freckles and curing snake bites.
5. The US's total pumpkin production in major pumpkin-producing states was valued at $141 million in 2008.
6. Pumpkin pie originally consisted of a gutted pumpkin filled with milk, spices, and honey.
7.Pumpkins are 90% water.
8. Among the nutritional benefits, pumpkins offer aid in vision; are rich in phytosterols, vitamin C, vitamin A, and iron; and have an