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- 92 percent water content
- Contains Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Lycopene
- 100 may grow on a single vine
- Part of Vietnemese New Year celebration
- Dates back to 2000 BC
- Citrulline, found in watermelons, believed to be similar to ViagraScience Daily: Watermelon May Have Viagra-effect
- Grilled watermelon steak is a popular restaurant itemSlash Food: Watermelon Steak
- Seeds are high in fat and proteinCucurbit Genetics Cooperative: Nutrients in Seeds of Edible Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. and Nakai)
- Mild diureticThe Jerusalem Post: Watermelon: Not Just for Summer
- Is the official state vegetable of OklahomaThe Guardian: It's a scandal: Oklahoma declares watermelon a vegetable
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A watermelon is a fruit with a smooth green and yellow rind and sweet, red flesh. In some varieties the flesh may be yellow or even orange.
In 2009, Japanese farmers sold heart-shaped watermelons. It took one couple three years but they were able to produce 20 heart-shaped watermelons which they priced at 15,750 yen ($160 U.S.)Gizmodo: How to Make Heart-Shaped Watermelons (May 11, 2009)
Potential Health Benefits
According to an ongoing study conducted by Texas A&M's Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center, lycopene, which is found in the deep-red watermelon varieties, may slow down aging and prevent prostate cancer. Vitamins A and C, contained in watermelons, have benefits for our eyes. Watermelons may also increase a body's arginine, "an amino acid that relaxes the blood vessels, increases blood flow to the heart, and helps men with erectile dysfunction."BusinessWorld: Producing the Best Watermelons (April 30, 2009)History
The watermelon originated in southern Africa. Archaeological evidence suggests that it might have been first cultivated along the Nile as early as 2000 BC.-
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Watermelons Questions
what do they plant to grow seedless Watermelons? 2 Answersi'm not sure, but i think they plant a root or branch of the tree. read more
I have a really big watermelon. What should I do with it? 20 AnswersYou should spike it with ALOT of Vodka... and than EAT IT. maybe a granita. http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/includes/Tools/..%5C..%5CContent%5CRecipes%5CMember... read more
Where can I buy jolly rancher in person? NOT ON LINE! 4 AnswersThere's one in every town... WalMart. read more
how many cups of watermelon are in a pound? 2 AnswersThere are 2 cups of fluid in a pound of watermelon. read more
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@justinbieber "if life gives you watermelons, eat them" yeah that's what i say! (:
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omg this watermelon isn't just sexy!!! it is DELICIOUS! (: that's why i love WATERMELONS!
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OHHH gOSHHH!!! this watermelon is SOO SEXY! ;) @justinbieber do you think watermelons are sexy?? hahahah LOL!!! (:
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i think i NEED a watermelon piece right now! i'm gonna take it! (: LOVING WATERMELONS! i cant live without them!
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Cowtown is going to painted green and people with watermelons on their heads......booooooo, crap
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