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35 glass bottles from the 18th century filled with cherries unearthed by archeologists at George Washington’s Mount Vernon

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The story of a six-year-old George Washington chopping down a cherry tree may be a myth, but archeologists excavating Mount Vernon, the home of the United States’ first president, made the very real discovery of 35 glass bottles filled with cherries and berries.

​ The story of a six-year-old George Washington chopping down a cherry tree may be a myth, but archeologists excavating Mount Vernon, the home of the United States’ first president, made the very real discovery of 35 glass bottles filled with cherries and berries. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN 

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