Episode
Watermelons: Nature's Gift to the World
51:56
Published: Tue Apr 05 2022
Description
Turns out most people love watermelons. Why? Because they're delicious. And they also have a pretty interesting history. Check it out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How to Money is a practical podcast that covers topics related to personal finance including money-saving techniques, increasing income, and managing anxiety related to financial decisions.
00:00 - 01:34 (01:34)
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How to Money is a practical podcast that covers topics related to personal finance including money-saving techniques, increasing income, and managing anxiety related to financial decisions. The hosts share personal stories and experiences while providing tools and advice to help listeners improve their financial well-being.
EpisodeWatermelons: Nature's Gift to the World
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The speaker recalls their fascination with square and heart-shaped watermelons, describing the novelty and aesthetics of different shapes.
01:34 - 05:10 (03:35)
Summary
The speaker recalls their fascination with square and heart-shaped watermelons, describing the novelty and aesthetics of different shapes.
EpisodeWatermelons: Nature's Gift to the World
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The watermelons commonly grown and sold commercially are known as dessert watermelons, while there are various other species of watermelons, some of which are not sweet and tasty.
05:10 - 09:30 (04:20)
Summary
The watermelons commonly grown and sold commercially are known as dessert watermelons, while there are various other species of watermelons, some of which are not sweet and tasty. Watermelon seeds can be used for soup thickening, roasting, or even for cleaning water.
EpisodeWatermelons: Nature's Gift to the World
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The domestication of watermelons began in Northeast Africa many hundreds, if not thousands of years ago, where the Nubians were likely the first to select for sweeter and sweeter seeds.
09:31 - 16:04 (06:33)
Summary
The domestication of watermelons began in Northeast Africa many hundreds, if not thousands of years ago, where the Nubians were likely the first to select for sweeter and sweeter seeds. The spread of watermelon consumption across the world is evidenced by the many unrelated words for it.
EpisodeWatermelons: Nature's Gift to the World
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Two hosts explore practical topics such as buying vs renting, saving money at the grocery store, and maximizing income potential while also addressing the relationship between our brains and experiences through tackling unusual questions.
16:04 - 19:52 (03:48)
Summary
Two hosts explore practical topics such as buying vs renting, saving money at the grocery store, and maximizing income potential while also addressing the relationship between our brains and experiences through tackling unusual questions.
EpisodeWatermelons: Nature's Gift to the World
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Seedless watermelons were invented by Japanese geneticists and are produced by grafting a watermelon plant onto the top part of another, resulting in a super plant that is resistant to diseases and pests, while also producing delicious fruit without mature black seeds.
19:53 - 27:06 (07:12)
Summary
Seedless watermelons were invented by Japanese geneticists and are produced by grafting a watermelon plant onto the top part of another, resulting in a super plant that is resistant to diseases and pests, while also producing delicious fruit without mature black seeds.
EpisodeWatermelons: Nature's Gift to the World
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Americans consume 15 pounds of watermelon per person annually, which amounts to 5 billion pounds of watermelon per year.
27:06 - 31:39 (04:33)
Summary
Americans consume 15 pounds of watermelon per person annually, which amounts to 5 billion pounds of watermelon per year. Florida is the largest watermelon growing state due to the favorable weather conditions for cultivation, followed by Georgia, Texas, and California.
EpisodeWatermelons: Nature's Gift to the World
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The speaker talks about the different types of fruit salads you can make for breakfast and shares their thoughts on mixing bananas in one.
31:39 - 34:00 (02:20)
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The speaker talks about the different types of fruit salads you can make for breakfast and shares their thoughts on mixing bananas in one.
EpisodeWatermelons: Nature's Gift to the World
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The dish is made of Stracciatella cheese, pecans and a little spice, and it can be used like a buffalo mozzarella.
34:00 - 41:21 (07:20)
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The dish is made of Stracciatella cheese, pecans and a little spice, and it can be used like a buffalo mozzarella.
EpisodeWatermelons: Nature's Gift to the World
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the mystery behind artificial fruit flavors like banana and watermelon and how they don't actually taste like their natural counterparts.
41:21 - 45:45 (04:23)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss the mystery behind artificial fruit flavors like banana and watermelon and how they don't actually taste like their natural counterparts. They also wonder how much of the perception of the flavor is influenced by marketing and label.
EpisodeWatermelons: Nature's Gift to the World
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The speaker shares some of his favorite pop culture recommendations from various podcast episodes, and briefly explains the difference between corporate taxes for Hubba Bubba, Bubble Yum, and Bubble Tape.
45:46 - 48:18 (02:31)
Summary
The speaker shares some of his favorite pop culture recommendations from various podcast episodes, and briefly explains the difference between corporate taxes for Hubba Bubba, Bubble Yum, and Bubble Tape.
EpisodeWatermelons: Nature's Gift to the World
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This podcast delves into unusual questions about the brain and our experiences, including the possibility of creating new senses for humans.
48:18 - 51:41 (03:23)
Summary
This podcast delves into unusual questions about the brain and our experiences, including the possibility of creating new senses for humans. Listen to raw stories of personal journeys and insights gained from books and people that make a difference in our lives.