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When tested on wheat, these compounds helped protect against fungal infections such as powdery mildew.

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That makes “Folktales” decidedly more powdery than densely packed — it’s all ruddy cheeks, slo-mo camaraderie and the healing power of steering a dog sled through breathtaking terrain.

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But many have found hay that is crisp and dry, even powdery.

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This is stored inside a pill that can pass through the stomach unscathed and reach the intestines where it dissolves to release its poopy powdery payload.

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Wind had scoured away most of the powdery snow, and rain had left a slick, brittle crust.

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