Pumpkins, squash, and gourds are all part of the Cucurbitaceae family. This botanical classification includes over 900 species, including other produce like watermelons, zucchini, and cucumbers. The ...

1. Popeye had a strong affinity for this vegetable. 2. A cloud formed by the explosion of a nuclear bomb. 3. Comic character played by Rowan Atkinson. 4. The Walrus said it was time to talk of "----- ...

How well do you know your fruits and veggies? (J. Scott Applewhite/The Associated Press, file) When you were younger, your friends probably tried to pull the age-old tomato joke on you: "Is a tomato a ...

HELLO, SMARTY BRAIN! It's time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week's edition of POP QUIZ PDX—our weekly, local, sassy-ass trivia quiz. And this week, we've got lotsa Qs ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens and kohlrabi have unique nutritional values, and we think of them as distinct vegetables. Yet, they all share the same species ...