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The Velveteen Ocelot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-08 05:43 PM
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A 97-year-old fruitcake!
It was made in 1911, and appears every Christmas. Of course, nobody tries to eat any of it.



It's hard as a rock, has a slight scent of spice and looks like Frankenstein, with knob-like mints protruding from its sides. But, hey, will any of us look any better than Pierre Girard's fruitcake when we're 97 years old?

"Most people won't touch it," said the Golden Valley resident with a chuckle. "Others say, 'I wouldn't have that in my house. I'm afraid of it.' I think I'm the only one that really loves it."


http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/style/35659169.html?elr=KArksUUUU
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Lavender Brown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-08 06:15 PM
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1. Gross
Interesting that it had mints on it, though. I've never seen that... not that I've had a lot of fruitcake or anything.
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