What did Marilyn do to popularize artichokes?
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Published in Daily Trivia
In 1948, on her way to movie stardom, Marilyn Monroe stopped in a Salinas, California, jewelry store to reign over a diamond ring promotion. Among her many fans that day were members of the California artichoke industry, who thought it would be terrific idea to make Monroe their Artichoke Queen. Next stop for the stunning starlet was Castroville, California, the self-proclaimed "Artichoke Center of the World," where Monroe was crowned. The artichoke became an instant celebrity and began taking center stage on menus across the country.
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