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Eggs

1. A Brief History of Eggs
2. A Few Egg Customs and Easter egg remedies
3. Are eggs an economical food?
4. Are fertile eggs more nutritious?
5. Eggs: Cooking Terms
6. Eggs: The Six Official U.S. Weight Classes
7. How long will eggs keep?
8. Is it safe to eat raw eggs?
9. Is there a difference between brown and white shelled eggs?
10. MYTH: Due to Salmonella, it is impossible to keep eggs safe to eat.
11. MYTH: Eggs are not a healthy choice for most people.
12. MYTH: There is no way to safely make a recipe that calls for raw eggs.
13. MYTH: You only have to worry if an egg dish has mayo in it.
14. Should I avoid Eggs?
15. What are the stringy white pieces in egg whites?
16. What causes blood spots in eggs?
17. What is the best way to store eggs?
18. Why are some hard-cooked eggs difficult to peel?
19. Why do some hard-cooked eggs have a greenish ring around the yolk?
20. Why is an egg white sometimes cloudy or has a yellow or greenish cast to it?

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