The Surprising Science Behind Berries

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Here are some intriguing facts about berries:

1. Botanical Oddities: Botanically, strawberries and raspberries are not considered true berries, but bananas, cucumbers, and kiwis are.
2. Blueberry Dye: Blueberries were used by early American colonists to make gray paint.
3. Antioxidant Powerhouses: Berries are among the highest fruit sources of antioxidants, which help fight free radicals in the body.
4. Cranberry Bounce Test: Fresh cranberries can bounce due to their air pockets, which is also a traditional quality test.
5. Blackberry Age Marker: Each segment on a blackberry is known as a drupelet, and the number of druplets can indicate the age and health of the plant.

Enjoy these "berry" interesting tidbits!