On Tue, 7 Apr 1998, Beverle Sweitzer wrote:

>    You mentioned
> peanuts, but you are _not_ supposed to eat peanuts.  They are beans not
> nuts.

I still think this is a matter of individual preference.  Peanuts
are beans, but this is a botanical fact that ancient humans
knew nothing about.  Contrary to what is said in Neanderthin,
peanuts are edible raw; I've done it myself.  I have no doubt
that they therefore *were* eaten wherever they were found.

Of course, some people are allergic to peanuts.  This does not
make them unsuitable for all people.

Todd Moody
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