So I can see that the community members have been really ****** off from Cu**mber, so I'm here to break the chain, let's talk about carrots.

1. While orange carrots are the most common today, carrots were originally cultivated in various colors like purple, yellow, red, white, and even black! The orange carrot was selectively bred in the Netherlands in the 16th or 17th century.

2. The idea that carrots help you "see in the dark" was largely British propaganda during WWII to encourage people to eat more carrots and disguise the use of radar technology. However, carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts into Vitamin A. Vitamin A is essential for good vision, particularly in low light, and a deficiency can lead to night blindness.

3. When carrots were first cultivated around 2000-3000 BC, they were grown for their aromatic leaves and seeds, not their roots.

4. "Baby carrots" or "mini-carrots" that you find in bags are usually just larger carrots that have been peeled, cut, and shaped into smaller, uniform pieces. They're a clever marketing invention to reduce food waste.

5. Carrots have a higher natural sugar content than most other vegetables, with the exception of beets. This is why they make a wonderful raw snack and can be used in sweet dishes like carrot cake.

6. Carrots are a good source of fiber, particularly soluble fiber like pectin. This aids in digestion, helps regulate blood sugar levels, and can contribute to lower cholesterol.

7. Carrots can be left in the ground all winter in many climates. As temperatures drop, carrots concentrate their sugars as a survival tactic, making them even sweeter.

8. An average carrot is almost 90% water, making them a hydrating and low-calorie snack.

9. In the European Union, there's a unique rule: to preserve the Portuguese carrot jam delicacy (Doce de Cenoura), the EU adopted a directive that classifies carrots as a "fruit" for the purpose of jam and jelly regulations.

10. While raw carrots are great, cooking them (especially with a little fat) can actually increase the bioavailability of beta-carotene, meaning your body can absorb more of this beneficial nutrients.

Btw don's ask me why I choose carrot as a topic. (Coz it's my fav 🤤🥕💦)
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