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William Dampier, the pirate, is credited with writing the first guacamole recipe and introducing us to words such as chopsticks, barbecue, and breadfruit.

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William Dampier, the pirate, is credited with writing the first guacamole recipe and introducing us to words such as chopsticks, barbecue, and breadfruit.

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