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The Adam's apple is so-called because of a popular idea that it was created when the forbidden fruit got stuck in Adam's throat when he swallowed it.
There are over 7000 different types of apples grown all over the world.

An apple tree can produce up to 400 apples a year.

Nutritional Benefits of Eating Apples

The nutritional benefits of eating apples are countless. It is suggested that apples can treat obesity, arthritis, Evening Dressesbronchial asthma, prevent some cancers, tuberculosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinsonism, etc.

Cosmetic Benefits of Apples

• Application of apple pulp on the face cures and improves acne.
• Keeping the apple pulp on the eyelids for 15 to 20 minutes reduces strain of the eyes.
• Paste made up apple leaves and used as shampoo cures dandruff, prevents hair fall and promotes hair growth.

Banana

Some horticulturists suspect that the banana was the earth's first fruit.
Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Banana is not a fruit in reality, it is an herb.

Because bananas are easy to digest and are very nutritious they are the first fruit offered to babies.

More than 300 banana-related accidents happened in Britain in 2001 mostly involving people slipping on skins.

Avocados

Pumpkins and avocados are fruits not a vegetable.

More than 500 varieties of avocadoes are existing.

It is called as Alligator pear cause of its alligator texture and pear shape.
 
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