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000 genes, making them genetically complex and diverse.</p><h1 id="57da">Dragon Fruit Mystique</h1><p id="8099">The exotic pitaya, or dragon fruit, blooms from flowers that only open at night. These blossoms, often referred to as "moonflowers" or "queen of the night," are pollinated by bats or moths under the moonlight.</p><h1 id="9d0e">Avocado’s Ripening Process</h1><p id="025b">Avocados don't ripen on the tree; they start ripening only after being harvested. This distinctive feature sets them apart from other fruits and contributes to their unique flavor and texture.</p><h1 id="83d5">Green Oranges</h1><p id="520e">In tropical regions, oranges can remain green even when fully ripe due to the chlorophyll retained in the fruit's peel at warmer temperatures.</p><h1 id="454d">Pomegranate’s Seed Wealth</h1><p id="c8e3">A single pomegranate can contain up to 1,400 seeds. However, the seed count can vary significantly from fruit to fruit, and not all pomegra

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nates are as seed-rich.</p><h1 id="0d66">Kiwi’s Vitamin C Powerhouse</h1><p id="a93b">Gram for gram, kiwis contain nearly double the amount of vitamin C found in oranges, making them a superfood renowned for boosting immunity and vitality.</p><h1 id="bb79">Fig’s Botanical Identity</h1><p id="eaa9">Fig trees bear not fruits in the traditional sense but infructescences. A fig is essentially a hollow receptacle filled with hundreds of tiny flowers and seeds.</p><h1 id="d745">Durian: The King of Fruits</h1><p id="9757">Revered as the "king of fruits" in Southeast Asia, the durian is notorious for its overpowering and pungent aroma, so offensive to some that it's banned in numerous hotels and public transportation across the region.</p><p id="f502">These nine facts unveil the astonishing diversity and uniqueness found within the world of fruits, inviting us to marvel at the wonders of nature and explore the culinary delights they offer.</p></article></body>

9 Fascinating Facts You Must Know About Fruits

From floating apples to the controversial durian, the world of fruits is filled with intriguing facts that captivate our imagination and taste buds alike. Here are nine astonishing facts that will change the way you look at your favorite fruits:

Floating Apples

Did you know that apples float because they are composed of 25% air? This unique attribute makes them a popular choice for bobbing games during Halloween parties, where participants try to grab floating apples with their teeth.

Tomato’s Gene Count

Surprisingly, tomatoes contain more genes than humans do! While the human genome comprises roughly 20,000 to 25,000 genes, tomatoes boast around 31,000 genes, making them genetically complex and diverse.

Dragon Fruit Mystique

The exotic pitaya, or dragon fruit, blooms from flowers that only open at night. These blossoms, often referred to as "moonflowers" or "queen of the night," are pollinated by bats or moths under the moonlight.

Avocado’s Ripening Process

Avocados don't ripen on the tree; they start ripening only after being harvested. This distinctive feature sets them apart from other fruits and contributes to their unique flavor and texture.

Green Oranges

In tropical regions, oranges can remain green even when fully ripe due to the chlorophyll retained in the fruit's peel at warmer temperatures.

Pomegranate’s Seed Wealth

A single pomegranate can contain up to 1,400 seeds. However, the seed count can vary significantly from fruit to fruit, and not all pomegranates are as seed-rich.

Kiwi’s Vitamin C Powerhouse

Gram for gram, kiwis contain nearly double the amount of vitamin C found in oranges, making them a superfood renowned for boosting immunity and vitality.

Fig’s Botanical Identity

Fig trees bear not fruits in the traditional sense but infructescences. A fig is essentially a hollow receptacle filled with hundreds of tiny flowers and seeds.

Durian: The King of Fruits

Revered as the "king of fruits" in Southeast Asia, the durian is notorious for its overpowering and pungent aroma, so offensive to some that it's banned in numerous hotels and public transportation across the region.

These nine facts unveil the astonishing diversity and uniqueness found within the world of fruits, inviting us to marvel at the wonders of nature and explore the culinary delights they offer.

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