Fun Facts About Pumpkins
Pumpkins are botanically classified as a fruit, specifically a type of berry called a pepo. They are one of the oldest domesticated crops, with origins tracing back 7,000 to 9,000 years ago in Mexico. The common autumn tradition of the jack-o'-lantern began in Ireland, where people originally carved turnips, not pumpkins, inspired by the myth of "Stingy Jack." The practice shifted to pumpkins after Irish immigrants arrived in North America, where pumpkins were larger and easier to carve.
There are over 45 varieties of pumpkin, which come in a wide range of colors and styles, such as the…
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