BrainStuff

Where Do Butternut Squash Come From?

September 30, 2026·10 min
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Humans started domesticating edible gourds thousands of years ago, but one of today's most popular varieties has been around for less than a century. Learn about the history and science behind butternut squash (plus how big the heaviest on record was) in today's episode of BrainStuff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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