Nature's Oddities: 6 of the World's Most Bizarre Fruits

12th April, 2024 CHIRANJIT MITRA CHIRANJIT MITRA

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1: Durian

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2: Rambutan

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3: Snake Fruit (Salak)

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4: Buddha's Hand

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5: Kiwano (Horned Melon)

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6: Ackee

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