The Big Rundown  A bottle of 250-year-old cherries likely intended for George Washington has been found in his former home in Virginia—a discovery that's both sweet and distasteful, as enslaved people likely picked and preserved the fruit at Washington's mansion overlooking the Potomac River. Keep reading
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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
In George Washington's Basement, a 'Next Level' Find (Daily Rundown by Newser)
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