Article: Boston's 'Bean Town' Title Threatened; July is Baked Beans Month.

 
  The History Behind "Bean Town" 
  -- Baked beans originated during colonial times in New England when women 
 would make them for Saturday dinner. (World Book Encyclopedia, 1998) 
  -- Leftovers would be served for Sunday breakfast and lunch since cooking 
 on Sunday was forbidden. (World Book Encyclopedia, 1998) 
  -- This bean routine was most popular in Boston, which became known as 
 "bean town" because of it. (World Book Encyclopedia, 1998) 
  -- One might think Boston eats the most baked beans, but Detroit is 
 America's true "bean town" consuming 76% more baked beans than Boston 
 during summer holidays (3,717,000 vs. 2,102,000 pounds). 
  Americans ...

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