RANDOM TIDBITS about STRAWBERRIES Strawberries are the only fruit - TopicsExpress



          

RANDOM TIDBITS about STRAWBERRIES Strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside. The average strawberry has 200 seeds. In medieval times, strawberries were served at important functions to bring peace & prosperity. Strawberries are a member of the rose family. Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring. Madame Tallien, a prominent figure at the court of the Emperor Napoleon, was famous for bathing in the juice of fresh strawberries. She used 22 pounds per basin. Needless to say, she did not bathe daily. To symbolize perfection and righteousness, medieval stone masons carved strawberry designs on altars and around the tops of pillars in churches and cathedrals.
Posted on: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 20:48:54 +0000

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