Why Do We Call It a ‘Cottage Industry’?

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By: Mental Floss

Apr 08 2024
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At Mama Bears Cookies in Sullivan, New Hampshire, customers looking for sweets can pick up their order at a literal cottage on the property of owner Bianca Alicea. Its a charming detail that led loca… [+3174 chars]

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