Tuesday, November 30, 2004

Is a STRAWBERRY made of STRAW?

Is a GRAPEFRUIT a big, yellow GRAPE?
Are HAMBURGERS made of HAM?
Are SANDWICHES full of SAND?

No, of course not. But let's see how these foods got their names.

STRAW FRUIT
Strawberry plants have long stems that grow along the ground. These stems look like straw. Because the juicy, red berries grow on a plant that looks like straw, they are called strawberries.
BUNCHES OF SUNSHINE
Grapefruits are citrus fruits, like oranges and lemons. But unlike other citrus fruits, grapefruits grow in bunches on trees.
An interesting thought for the day

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