Why Avocados Shouldn’t Exist
The avocado is highly regarded by many people as delicious and nutritious, but the most extraordinary thing about avocados may be their very existence.
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Sources:
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http://inhabitat.com/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/
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