9 mind-blowing facts about the avocado

There's more to this droopy fruit than meets the eye.
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Tony Lee
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9 mind-blowing facts about the avocado
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Avocados are everywhere now: on toast, in sushi, even in ice cream. Most people pick one up from the store like their college debt isn’t waiting for them at home. But did you know there’s more to this droopy fruit than meets the eye?

From the history of the fruit to how to tell if they're ripe, here's a comprehensive breakdown about the millennial diamond... the avocado.

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Tony Lee

Tony is an LA native with a deep passion for all things science. Other passions include eating all of his friends' leftovers, serenading without invitation, and listening to the same song on repeat.


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