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Post: 96463629_16 created on Mon, 30 Mar 2015 01:04:02 +0000
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Post: 96463629_17 created on Mon, 30 Mar 2015 01:04:32 +0000
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Having an enclosed seed and developing from a flower, botanically speaking, cucumbers are classified as accessory fruits. Much like tomatoes and squash they are often also perceived, prepared and eaten as vegetables. Cucumbers are usually more than 90% water.

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Post: 96463629_18 created on Mon, 30 Mar 2015 01:04:47 +0000
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Technically, since it bears seeds, it's a fruit

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