A surprising fact about bananas and strawberries
Bananas are berries, but strawberries aren't.
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Strawberry facts and facts about strawberries.
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What was the "strawberry basket"?
The first-generation Volkswagen Golf convertible got the nickname "strawberry basket" because of its built-in roll bar.
What is Madrid's famous bear statue?
Madrid's famous statue of a bear and a strawberry tree is the city's symbol.
Are strawberries berries?
Strawberries aren't true berries.
How was the modern strawberry created?
The modern garden strawberry was created in 1700s France by crossing Chilean and Virginian strawberries.
What plant family do strawberries belong to?
Strawberries belong to the rose family.
Where are most US strawberries grown?
California grows about 90% of the strawberries in the US.
Why are strawberries and cream served at Wimbledon?
Strawberries and cream are a classic Wimbledon tradition.
Where is the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World?
Plant City, Florida, calls itself the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World.
Why are strawberries on the Dirty Dozen list?
Strawberries often rank high on the Environmental Working Group's "Dirty Dozen" list.
What is the heaviest strawberry?
The heaviest strawberry on record weighed 289 grams and was grown in Israel in 2021.
Where does the word "strawberry" come from?
The word "strawberry" may come from the straw used to mulch the plants.
Is there a strawberry museum?
Wépion, Belgium, has a strawberry museum.