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This chapter delves into the rich history and cultural significance of apples, from ancient myths to their diverse varieties. It also traces the origins of today's apple species back to their ancestral roots in Central Asia.

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One of the most popular fruits in the world are apples.

Apples are associated with the Garden of Eden, pleasing your teacher, and the story of Snow White. They play a role in Greek and Norse mythology, and they have lent their name to famous record and computer companies.

However, apples are unlike almost every other fruit in that there are thousands of different varieties. The reason why there are so many different varieties is because of the uniqueness of the plant.

Learn more about apples, where they came from, and how they have been used in history on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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