grain
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A tiny new species of sea slug, smaller than a grain of rice, has been discovered off the coast of Keelung in northern Taiwan.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
A big chunk of the cost of producing eggs comes from buying the grain the hens eat, heating their sheds and transporting the eggs.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
So he cautioned that traders should “take any single day’s comments with a grain of salt.”
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
This advice goes against the grain of American culture and commerce lately, but many “roadies” agree that it’s crucial to getting the best of Route 66.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
But a few years ago, the Canadian government had stopped using the port to ship grain out to the rest of the world, and things had only gotten worse since then.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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Down on the Farm
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