Strange traditions
From the beginning of time, the apple hasn’t just been a tasty nutritious treat, it’s also one of the world’s most symbolic fruits.
From Adam and Eve to William Tell, it’s at the core of many of our beliefs and folklore. No other fruit has been able to claim to such mythical status, or led to so many of our oldest customs and traditions; some more unexpected than others.
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