So are you a fan of carrots?  Do you  think they are a vegetable?
I do like carrots. Yes, I think they are vegetables.
How do you like to use carrots?  Like in a salad?
I like carrots in salads, but sometimes in desserts as well.
I read that carrots came originally from Persia.  
Is that so? How did you learn that?
I read a lot of things everyday and these little tidbits of knowledge are learning tools.
Wow. I also like to read. Can you recommend any good books or articles?