It's long been harvested for its carrageenan, which is used in the food industry as a thickening agent and emulsifier in products like ice cream and puddings, even nut milks.
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Maria Godoy,
NPR,
22 Sep. 2025
Its rolling hills—recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site—glow gold, nebbiolo grapes are harvested, and white truffles are unearthed.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
Recent Michigan Lottery jackpot recipients included a man from Genesee County who won $25,000 a year for life through a Lucky For Life game, and a woman from Oakland County who reaped $4 million by playing an Electric 300s game.
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David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
New companies like Google and Facebook may have reaped the greatest financial rewards during this time, but none of their successes would have been possible without the contributions of ordinary people like you and me.
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