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Square Watermelons
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- β Watermelons are both vegetables and fruits
- π ββοΈ Square watermlons are NOT genetically modified
- π Heart and pyramid-shaped varieties exist too!
Square or cube watermelons are grown into in cubic shape. Although common
in Japan, they remain for ornamental and space-saving purposes. The process entails growing
the watermelons in boxes. The shape makes it easier to transport, cut, and store. These watermelons
sit snug and neatly inside compact Japanese refrigerators, and they make extravagant gifts.
Believe it or not, the concept was birthed by a graphic designer named Tomoyuki Ono.
The craze spiked a dramatic increase in price, costing about $125 USD.
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