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The British author who harvested mutant, jumbo peanuts from her atomic garden
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The British author who harvested mutant, jumbo peanuts from her atomic garden

Muriel Howorth's journey began with a letter in 1948 that led her to become an advocate for atomic science. She passionately promoted the friendly side of nuclear energy, even writing children's books featuring atomic characters. One of her most fascinating contributions was founding the Atomic Gardening Association, where she encouraged people to grow irradiated plants. This innovative approach aimed to create higher-yielding crops and combat food scarcity, leading to the cultivation of mutant jumbo peanuts and other unique plants.
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