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Pineapples
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- Of all the New World discoveries of Columbus, pineapples were the fruits that caused the biggest stir back home.
- In a Caribbean rite of manhood, barefoot youths ran through pineapple plantings and were expected to bear the resulting would without protest.
- Caribbean Indians placed pineapple crowns outside the entrances of their homes to symbolize friendship and hospitality.
- The Spanish explorers thought pineapples looked like pinecones, so they called them “Pina.” The English added “apple” to associate it with juicy delectable fruits.
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