Fascinatingly fun facts about figs
This fancy fruit has been a delicacy for millennia
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The humble fig is very likely one of the first plants cultivated by humans. Indeed, evidence of this soft, teardrop-shaped tree fruit dates back to the Neolithic period. Later, the Greeks and Romans feasted on them. Today, the fig is one of the most popular foods in the world, relished for its sweetness and health benefits. But how much do you really know about this fancy fruit?
Click through and savor these fun facts about figs.
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