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For nearly a decade, students in Kolkata's government schools have been served an egg on some days of the week, alongside rice, pulses and vegetables.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

In the comment section, one fan replied to egg on the content creator, “Yes, tell us what happened with Alex Cooper thank you.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 14, 2026

The retired farmer had queued up on November 29 at a launch of Bardella's new book in the southern town of Moissac, squashing an egg on his head when he reached him.

From Barron's Jan. 9, 2026

Whip up pappa al pomodoro and slide a poached egg on top like a wink.

From Salon Jun. 16, 2025

She took the tray back down to the kitchen, where she poured herself a cup of tea from Ana’s untouched pot, and very deliberately cracked the egg on the countertop, watching the shell splinter.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo




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