Stomach has its own defense system

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | February 10, 2003| | Copyright

How Come?

Stomach has its own defense system

By KATHY WOLLARD Los Angeles Times Syndicate

Monday, February 10, 2003

"How come the stomach doesn't digest itself?" asks Christopher Talarico of Chicago.

On Jan. 25, Scottish poet Robert Burns was born in 1759. To celebrate his birthday -- called "Burns Night" -- fans hold Burns suppers. Like turkey at Thanksgiving, the essential dish at a Burns supper is haggis.

If you've never heard of haggis, the recipe may make you a bit squeamish.

Traditional haggis is a mix of sheep livers, hearts and lungs along with onions, spices and oatmeal. But the main ...

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