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Bananas Are Berries

Most people think Bananas are fruit BUT – Botanically speaking, Bananas are definitely Berries, which also means that there is no such thing as a Banana tree! it is a Herb – and it grows up to 8 meters with giant banana leaves.

Have s’more fun making dessert outdoors with this fresh and fruity idea.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated February 5, 2010
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tablespoons chocolate chips
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tablespoons miniature marshmallows
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tablespoons chopped pecans
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Cut 6 (12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil. Heat gas or charcoal grill, or heat oven to 350°F.
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With sharp knife, make deep lengthwise cut along inside curve of each banana, being careful not to cut all the way through. Open slit to form pocket. Crimp and shape 1 sheet of foil around each banana, forming boats.
3
Holding each banana in hand, fill pocket with 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons marshmallows and about 1/2 heaping teaspoon chopped pecans.
4
Return each banana to its foil boat, get your grill brushes to start. Seal top of foil, leaving 2 to 3 inches headspace. Place on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until marshmallows soften. Or bake 15 to 20 minutes in oven until marshmallows soften. (Can also place in campfire coals to cook.)

Source>>  Wikipedia – Banana

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Bananas Are Berries
Bananas Are Berries

another relevant video:

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What is Arkansas’ State Fruit?

The great state of Arkansas (in the U.S) has adopted the South Arkansas Vine Ripe Pink Tomato as Arkansas’ official state fruit and… WAIT FOR IT…. also as Arkansas’ official state  vegetable,  it all went down on March 16, 1987 and was mentioned in Arkansas’ law:

“It is found and determined by the General Assembly that the South Arkansas Vine Ripe Pink Tomato has a taste, texture, appearance, and aroma second to none and that the tomato is botanically a fruit and used as a vegetable. It is further determined by the General Assembly that Arkansas does not have a state fruit or a state vegetable. Therefore, the South Arkansas Vine Ripe Pink Tomato shall be the official state fruit and the official state vegetable.”

*Botanically the tomato is definitely a fruit , but many see it as a vegetable none the less.

Source>>  Wikipedia (List of Arkansas state symbols)

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Arkansas' State Fruit
Arkansas’ State Fruit
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a Cactus killed a man in self-defense

Plants strike back sometime. It all took place in a winter morning in 1982, Arizona, U.S.A.
Two friends went out to the desert with shotguns and began shooting at cacti (a.k.a Cactus plugging – a term that even appears in Wikipedia), after shooting a large Saguaro cactus from a very close distance , a 1.5 meter long part of the cactus fell on one of them, crushing him to death. Saguaros cacti are tall and can reach as high as 20 meters and.. well, can kille a man in self-defense.

Source>>  Archive of L.A Times

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Killer Cactus
Killer Cactus

 

Here is a short video of someone who didn’t get killed by a cactus YET:

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Dildo cactus is the real name of several cacti

Dildo cactus is NOT a name we came up with! it is the real name of several cacti – usually tall & thin cacti…

But hey, if you came here looking for the other thing, the one that is made with PVC and rubber are materials that are made to last used for sexual activities, you might want to visit PlugLust. They have one of the best collections for those looking for naughty a 8 inch dildo and other similar things.

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You don’t believe us? check the source:>> Wikipedia – Dildo cactus

Dildo cactus