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Step Into Summer With Plant-Based Meals From Purple Carrot

Welcome the warm weather and lighten your to-do list with scrumptious, fully plant-based meals delivered straight to your door.

Purple Carrot wants you to spend more time soaking up the sun and less time stressing over mealtime. They offer a variety of meal kits that help you prepare delicious recipes, prepared meals that are ready to eat in two minutes or less, and grocery items that save you a trip to the store and help you keep your fridge fully stocked.

Whichever option you choose, you can trust that you’re getting nutritious, plant-based meals that are packed with flavor. Pick from high-protein, lower-calorie, high-fiber, and gluten-free options every week - if you want to build muscle, shed a few pounds, or just eat a little cleaner, Purple Carrot has meals and groceries that suit your needs.

This summer, they’re sweetening the deal with five new fun and tasty meal options.

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U-M Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Persian Gold Hoard in Turkey

University of Michigan researchers have uncovered a stash of gold coins from the Persian Empire while excavating the ancient Greek city of Notion in western Turkey. The coins, believed to have been used for paying mercenary troops, offer invaluable insights into the region's history during the fifth century B.C. The discovery is considered a significant find for understanding the timeline and usage of the Persian daric, a type of gold coin issued by the empire.

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