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10/1/13

Apples first originated 4000 years in the Middle East since the Roman occupation. There are many special types of apples that originated from Europe to France. Many of those apples arrived there from the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066 AD. The death of apple growing which started in the 13th century was reversed by Henry the VIII who instructed the kingdom to start making orchards. As you can imagine, apples were a tasty and delicious treat at the time. While Henry was scouring the world for the best tasting fruit, he realized that many of the good fruits were types of apples. For the next 300 years apples were sold as luxury items in London. Brogdal, located in the UK, is now the largest National Fruit Collector. It’s collection contains more than 3500 varieties of apples, the largest collection of apple varieties in the world. Apples are made up of fiber in their outside and inside part. "About 10% of an apple is made up of carbohydrate and 4% of an apple is made up from a variety of vitamins and minerals. The rest of the apple, more than 80%, is water." ( McAusland)

The true home of the lemon is not completely known, but some think it has links to Northwestern India. It was introduced to Italy in 200 A.D. and was cultivated in Iraq and Egypt by 700 A.D. It reached China between 760 and 1290 A.D. It was rejoiced over because of its medical virtues in Egypt and Syria. Christopher Columbus had actually carried lemon seeds to Hispaniola in 1493 A.D. Because of this lemons are now common agriculture in Florida and California. Lemons are the lead acid citrus fruit because of its yellow color. Lemon trees can reach up to 20ft tall but usually range from 10 to 20ft. ( Morton )

Lemons are oval shaped Citrus Fruits that are divided into eight to ten segments. Lemons are in season in May, June, and August. Lemons contain unique flavonoid compounds. These compounds have antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. In addition to this unique trait, lemons are also an excellent source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C has many different purposes in the body. Not only is Vitamin C one of the main antioxidants, but Vitamin C also travels through the body freeing any free radicals. These free radicals can damage healthy cells in the body. ( Mateljan)

Bananas’ origins are not completely reliable, but historians think that bananas originated in Malaysia approximately 4,000 years ago. After that, they were found in the Philippines and India. Bananas are sweet with a firm and creamy flesh, a real treat to fruit lovers. It was not until the 1890’s that bananas were brought to the United States. Bananas are known to grow most in the subtropical and tropical regions. The average banana plant grows 10 to 26 feet. This fruit is grown in clusters which can average from 50 to 150 bananas with individual fruits grouped in bunches. The banana has a high potassium count as well as high Vitamin C. The effectiveness of potassium can include lowering blood pressures. A study also confirms that eating bananas and other high fiber foods can help prevent heart disease. (Bananas)

When you say the word conductor you usually think of metals such as bronze or copper. As well as those known conductors, there are many other things that can conduct electricity, such as fruit. There are some conductors that are called insulators because they have very bad conductivity. These include wood, plastic, rubber, and other materials. Another term used with conductors and insulators is resistance. Resistance is the opposite of conduction. (Kristi Lew)

Batteries are one of the main sources of power in our everyday life. Batteries power everyday objects such as phones, computers, and flashlights. Batteries use DC power which is a current that only goes one way. Batteries come in all different sizes, some big and some small. Scientists originally invented batteries because they needed a consistent light source. The most common battery is a 1.5 Volt battery that is used for flashlights. (Kyle Kirkland)

=Work Cited=

"Bananas." Whfoods, n.d. Web. 15 Oct. 2013. []
 * Many good authors including Buck Levin who has a PhD in food and nutrition.

Decuypere, J. D. "Dr. Decuypere's Nutrient Charts Vitamin Chart." //Vitamin Chart//. Dr. J. D. Decuypere, n.d. Web. 25 Sept. 2013. [].
 * Physician site
 * Written by Dr. J. D. Decuypere, a Chiropractic physician

Kirkland, Kyle. //Electricity and Magnetism//. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Print. Pgs. 41-44
 * Writer has a Ph.D

Lew, Kristi. //Electricity and Magnetism//. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Print. Pgs. 16-18
 * Book from Science Foundation

Mateljan, George. "Lemon/Limes." //The World's Healthiest Foods//. The World's Healthiest Foods, n.d. Web. 25 Sept. 2013. []
 * Many good authors including Buck Levin who has a PhD in food and nutrition.

McAusland, Lorna. "Apple Facts." //Spotlight On ... Apples//. Institute of Food Research, May 2009. Web. 25 Sept. 2013. <[]>.
 * Written by Lorna McAusland, who has a PhD on Plant Physiology.
 * From the UK Institution of Food Research
 * Has many other good links connected to it

Morton, Julia F. "Lemon." // Lemon //. New Crop Resource Online, 1987. Web. 24 Sept. 2013. <[]>.
 * Is made by Purdue University Center