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Grapefruit Fun Facts & Nutrition

By Deborah Witson · 14 years ago

Grapefruit is a subtropical citrus discovered in Barbados in the 18th century. It was originally called the "forbidden fruit" then named "shaddock" or "shattuck" until the 1800s when it was finally named for it's appearance ...

Honeydew Fun Facts & Nutrition

By Deborah Witson · 14 years ago

Honeydew is a variety of muskmelon, considered the sweetest of all melons. They're also called winter melons because they're harvested late in the season, peaking during late summer, fall and winter, though honeydew is available ...

Apples: Fun Facts & Nutrition

By Deborah Witson · 14 years ago

You know 'em, you love 'em, they keep the doctor away and fill our tummys when we need a yummy snack. The apple. Here are some fun facts and question answered about this common, widely ...

Pineapple Fun Facts & Nutrition

By Deborah Witson · 14 years ago

What a sweet treat is ripe pineapple! Juicy fun with a tropical twist, it's no wonder it's such a popular fruit for snacking, desserts and refreshing drink recipes. Where did Pineapple come from? The origin ...

Watermelon - Fun Facts & Nutrition

By Deborah Witson · 14 years ago

Ah, watermelon. The lovely roundness of that large green casing surrounding that beautifully luscious, juicy interior. It can quench a thirst and cool you down on a hot day or remind you of summer on ...