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Old 09-10-2009, 02:16 AM
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Default Those aren't sardines in them there sardine cans!
The canning proces for herring was developed on the Italian island of Sardinia, which is why canned herring are more commonly called sardines.
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Old 09-10-2009, 09:24 AM
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Default Re: Those aren't sardines in them there sardine cans!
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The canning proces for herring was developed on the Italian island of Sardinia, which is why canned herring are more commonly called sardines.
I've always wanted to know that.....

But how did they shrink the herrings to get 'em into the can?


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