10 Things Probably You Didn't Know About Pears.

Pears Fruit Facts

Pears are one of the best fruits to eat as part of a healthful diet. Pears are full of vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. Indeed, your body will love being nourished by pears, but there are also very interesting facts about the pear that can nourish your mind as well.

Check out below for 10 interesting facts about Pears.
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1. Some books suggest Pears probably originated in the South Caucasus, North Persia, or the Middle East.
2. While the precise origin of the fruit is not known, dried pieces of pears have been discovered in Ice Age cave dwellings in Switzerland.
3. Pears are one of the only fruits that won’t ripen successfully on the tree.
4. Pear can grow to the height of 39 to 49 feet. It has a pyramid-shaped crown.
5. Pears are 85% water.
6. There are over 3000 varieties of pears worldwide
7. Peartree wood is often used to build musical instruments and furniture.
8. Pears were used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
9. Pear leaves were used for the preparation of cigarettes before tobacco became popular.
10. The most expensive Pear are Buddha-shaped pears which cost $9.00 each.

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