It has since become a household name in the 20th century, thanks in part to its association with the cartoon character Popeye the Sailor, who famously gained strength from eating spinach. (Related: ...

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Hy Eisman, a comic artist best known for his work on Popeye, passed away late last month at the age of 98. The Joe Kurbert ...

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Bluto grabs Popeye's driveshaft, so Popeye substitutes himself. But then Bluto throws a switch, sending Popeye's train into a crash. Time for spinach, and a quick rebuild.

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Poopdeck Pappy has a hangover (though he won't admit to Popeye that's the problem ... a blasting site (the Sparber construction company) this one takes spinach. He gets home and hears a party going on ...

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