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The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered on Jun 3, 2019
Dandelions are among the most populous and widespread plants on earth. The secret to their success has to do both with their unique characteristics, and their inextricable connection to humans. The history of humans and dandelions is forever linked in ways that may surprise you.
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Dandelion Salad 
Growing up I never understood why people called dandelions weeds. I saw them as flowers. I’ve had arguments with a few people over the years over wanting dandelions while they wanted to spread poison to kill them. And that was before learning they were food.
I also think that manicured lawns of grass are ugly. They remind me of conformity in two ways – the look and the behavior of fitting in, wanting to look like everyone else. I used to call manicured lawns without trees and bushes crew cuts. 😎 I’ve seen people cut down pretty purple flowers that were growing on a grass lawn. The last time I saw that I told the guy he was mentally ill and devoid of an appreciation of nature.
Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching it. I love dandelions! But probably didn’t have to say that.