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What is a fruit?

From the podcast Science for Kids / Science's Not Boring: The Kids Science Podcast

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Did you know that almost everything you think you know about fruits and vegetables might be wrong?! It is true! Join Mira and Finn on a wild trip to the produce aisle as they uncover the bizarre botanical secrets hiding right inside your kitchen! Discover why scientists say a tomato, a crunchy cucumber, and even a giant 2,749-pound pumpkin are actually fruits, while a carrot is just a tasty root. You will be completely shocked to learn that bananas are scientifically classified as berries, but strawberries are total liars! We will even travel back to 1893 to see how a massive argument over whether a tomato is a fruit or a vegetable went all the way to the United States Supreme Court! Plus, find out what plant "solar panels" you have been eating for dinner. Get ready to amaze your friends and family with mind-blowing plant science facts. Hit play and let's find out the real rules of botany!