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What variety of apple is known for five little bumps on the bottom?

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What variety of apple is known for five little bumps on the bottom?
a) red delicious
b) idared
c) cortland
d) northern spy

The answer is: a. The red delicious is known for its deep red hue, elongated shape and the five bumps on the bottom.

Apples have been cultivated for over 3,000 years and the ancient Greeks, Etruscans, Romans and Egyptians are reported as the earliest cultivators.

[Source: Foodland Ontario.]

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