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Is a tomato a vegetable or a fruit?

Is a tomato a vegetable or a fruit?

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@shallow-blue said
Pumpkins?
Pumpkins are berries.

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Why even discuss tomatoes when most of the people here are potatoes?

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@kevin-eleven said
Why even discuss tomatoes when most of the people here are potatoes?
You may call me The Great Zucchini!

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@gambrel said
You may call me The Great Zucchini!
It has a better ring to it than Mr E. G. G. Plant.

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@shallow-blue said
Pumpkins?
Also a fruit (botanically speaking).

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@fmf said
The full question is this:

Without being overly scientific and/or overly beholden to the practical approximations of everyday life, what do you believe: is a tomato a vegetable or a fruit?

I'm not so fixated on the tomato; I'm more curious about how long the creative conversationalists of the General Forum can keep this thread going.
This could possibly be your best OP in some time and yet it still got 6 thumbs down.

I don't think people like you much, just not sure why. You seem like such a nice guy! πŸ™‚

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@woodgirl said
Ah ok, this may explain it?

‘The thing some people dislike about okra—the slime—is part of what makes it good for you. The gel-like substance is rich in soluble fiber, known for its potential to lower blood cholesterol and be fermented in the gut, supporting the growth of healthy bacteria.’
Good to know!

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@kevin-eleven said
Good to know!
Will this benefit you and your living style?

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@very-rusty said
We may see Mars (The Planet) tonight!

-VR
I often see it at night. Is Mars more difficult to see at your latitude?

P.S. (to stay on topic) -- I don't know whether Mars contains seeds.

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@kevin-eleven said
I often see it at night. Is Mars more difficult to see at your latitude?

P.S. (to stay on topic) -- I don't know whether Mars contains seeds.
There is more exploration required yet Kevin. πŸ™‚

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@very-rusty said
Will this benefit you and your living style?

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There's only one way to find out!

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@kevin-eleven said
There's only one way to find out!
Yes, to Explore! πŸ™‚

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@very-rusty said
We may see Mars (The Planet) tonight!

-VR
Mars has been visible for a few weeks now, look east, the little red dot you see not twinkling is mars. Also Jupiter has been following the moon recently and is at its brightest at the moment for years. Decent pair on binoculars you can actually see a couple of it's moons as well.

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@trev33 said
Mars has been visible for a few weeks now, look east, the little red dot you see not twinkling is mars. Also Jupiter has been following the moon recently and is at its brightest at the moment for years. Decent pair on binoculars you can actually see a couple of it's moons as well.
Yes, but it was best for where I am located to see last night, not sure how long it will last.

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