Greatest Facts About Pears

The Top Ten

1 In the Odyssey, Homer called the pear a "gift from the Gods"

2 There are over 3000 varieties of pears grown around the world

3 The Chinese considered the pear, which they call "li," to be a symbol of immortality. The destruction of a pear tree symbolized tragic or untimely death

4 Pears are native to Asia and Europe

5 They were given the nickname "butter fruit" in the 1700s because of their soft, buttery texture

6 Pears are often recommended for weaning babies because they are low in acid and aren't too harsh on a baby's digestive system

7 Asian pears were cultivated in China as early as 1134 B.C.

8 Towns with an abundance of pear trees often included the word Perry in the name of the town

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