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Measure for Measure Episode 2: Olives

Ministry of Ideas

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Is an Olive the Same Size as a Biblical Olive?

Is an olive today the same size as a biblical olive? Ooh, that's a really interesting question. I would guess that over time farmers have figured out how to grow crops a little bit bigger. Some Jews say that with every generation we are moving further away from Eden. There's actually a Jewish tradition that sees ancient people as halfway between people and giants. Like ancient people were massive. And that means much more matzah.

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