Pears!!!
*There are over 3000 varieties of pears grown around the world.
Pears are native to Asia and Europe.
*The first pear tree was planted in the North America in 1620 in the Massachusetts Bay colony.
*Before tobacco was introduced in Europe, pear leaves were smoked.
*They were given the nickname "butter fruit" in the 1700s because of their soft, buttery texture.
*Most pears (about 95%) sold in the U.S. are grown on the west coast, in Washington, Oregon, and Northern California.
*Towns with an abundance of pear trees often included the word Perry in the name of the town.
*Pear wood is used to make furniture, musical instruments, and wood carvings. It is also used to make wooden kitchen utensils because it doesn't impart any color or odor to the food and because it is tough enough to withstand repeated trips through the dishwasher without splintering or warping. Architect's rulers are made from pear wood because it doesn't warp.
I hope you enjoyed this post see you later.
~Matt~
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