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Known as the "cow of China", soy has been cultivated in China since at least the 11th century B.C. beginning of Spring - festival, celebrants scatter lucky roasted soybeans at home to ward off evil and to welcome in the new year with happiness.These soybeans are then eaten in a quantity equivalent to ones age to guarantee good health for the coming year. Soy-based products include glycerine,soaps,paint,linoleum, varnishes,enamel,rubber substitutes,artificial petroleum,and ink.
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