Fruity Facts
October 23rd, 2005· An apple is 84 % water.
· Pineapples are members of the berry family.
· Bananas are the number one fruit favorite in America; 11 billion are consumed each year.
· Avocadoes have 167 calories per hundred grams; the highest number found in any fruit.
· Banana oil is made from petroleum and has nothing to do with bananas.
· Blueberries, Concord grapes and cranberries are the only fruits native to North America.
· The berry family includes tomatoes, lemons, watermelons and oranges.
· During the 16th and 17th centuries, the pineapple symbolized welcome. Women crocheted pineapple doilies, made pineapple bedspreads and door knockers were often made in the form of pineapples.
October 23rd, 2005 at 10:54 pm
I didn’t know that pineapples were in the berry family, or that that they were symbols of welcome. Another fact that surprised me is that there are only three fruits native to North America. You would think there would be a lot more. Very interesting. Thanks for providing these fascinating facts.
October 25th, 2005 at 9:34 pm
A watermelon is a huge berry. LOL Very interesting and something I didn’t know. I love sites like this because I always learn a few facts.
October 26th, 2005 at 6:51 pm
I had no idea that a watermelon was a berry either. Terrific site with a lot to learn.
October 26th, 2005 at 10:33 pm
Apples are a good source of Vitamin A and fiber. The old saying still goes. A regular diet of apples will help keep you in optimum health.
October 28th, 2005 at 10:01 pm
Love the title of this trivia. Who thinks up these things?
April 25th, 2007 at 9:30 pm
hi im onathan i used to go to the spanish church but was casted out by my fat dad thats when i got adicted to fruits and didnt know that pineapples are citrus
May 1st, 2007 at 5:21 am
i have always loved fruit i love to eat bannana’s and apples i have always been a big fan of fruits
May 9th, 2007 at 8:11 am
I alway love fruits and im single and lookin for more fruits in my life if u know what i mean
May 14th, 2007 at 9:07 am
i like fruit but want 2 try the dragon fruit is it any good ?
and i likea to do da cha cha
May 18th, 2007 at 6:43 am
does anyone know any facts about cherries??
May 25th, 2007 at 8:56 am
We’d like to say that fruits are very good for you! you should eat at least 5 fruit or veg a day .. why not try smoothies? That could count as one of your portions! come on and eat your fruit we dont want to turn to fat americans!
June 7th, 2007 at 5:34 am
What’s a fun fruity fact about cherries that kids would like to know? Answer Me please!!!
June 7th, 2007 at 5:35 am
How do I know which fruit is best for me. I’m confused - as always!
June 13th, 2007 at 10:56 am
Did you know that a tomato is a fruit?
July 2nd, 2007 at 6:06 am
fruit is very tasty. you need to eat alot of it, it is very good for you and you should eat at least 5 pieces a day.
DID YOU KNOW THAT STRAWBERRIES ARE THE ONLY FRUIT THAT HAVE THEIR SEEDS ON THE OUTSIDE