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Ocean Spray cranberry farmers relax in a
demonstration cran bog in downtown Chicago.


Hits from the bog

by Jonathan Rubin
Nov 21, 2007


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Jonathan Rubin/MEDILL

Why do cranberries float? Air pockets inside
make them buoyant.


Jonathon Rubin/Medill

Join us, knee deep in a cranberry bog.


As you sit down to enjoy your Thanksgiving turkey, pause for a moment to consider the humble cranberry whose piquant tartness adds so much to enjoyment of the meal. There's more to the little berry's story than you might think. Listen to the audio story to find out more.