April 25, 2010
A rose by any other name might be … an apple! What? Yes, apples are a member of the rose family. Apples, quinces, pears, peaches, plums, apricots, cherries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries — whether wild or cultivated — are all relatives of the roses. Apple Fun Facts The pilgrims planted the first United States apple [...]
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April 25, 2010
Apples have influenced in more ways than just for food. Throughout history, apples have been used to symbolize human emotions and temptations through religion, mythology and folktales. Love, beauty,health, passion, knowledge, immortality, sexuality, pleasure and wealth have all been linked to apples. The irresistibility and desire of fruit has coincided with conflict, marriage, sin and [...]
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