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Animal Rights activists PETA wearing a full-length gown made of nothing but lettuce leaves, urges Borough Market shoppers to switch to a green diet. Holding a sign that reads, 'Turn Over a New Leaf – Go Vegan'. London, UK. 16/03/2010.

Animal Rights activists PETA wearing a full-length gown made of nothing but lettuce leaves, urges Borough Market shoppers to switch to a green diet. Holding a sign that reads, 'Turn Over a New Leaf – Go Vegan', the Lettuce Lady points out to passers-by the many benefits of a plant-based diet as other PETA members hand out vegan sausages.

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DMTX. Animal Rights activists PETA wearing a full-length gown made of nothing but lettuce leaves, urges Borough Market shoppers to switch to a green...

by theo liasi in United Kingdom on 16/03/2010

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