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http://www.geocities.com/kudzufest/

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Fun Facts About Kudzu

Kudzu is also a popular comic strip set in Bypass, NC that satirizes the culture and mystique of the South.

Basket makers have found that the rubber-like vines of Kudzu are excellent for decorative and functional creations.

Common names for Kudzu include mile-a-minute vine, foot-a-night vine and the vine that ate the South.

Kudzu was introduced into the U.S. at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition in 1876 and into the South at the New Orleans Exposition during 1884-1886.

Chimney Park, NC holds an annual "Krazy with Kudzu" festival. Over 2400 people attend to taste kudzu jelly, french fried kudzu leaves and learn about everything you can do with this pesky plant; there's even a Kudzu Queen.

http://www.turnersouth.com/sports-and-outdoors/great-outdoors/article/0,,1515,00.html