Transgender papaya: scientists change the sex of a tropical fruit to help farmers. With papaya, there are three options: male, female, "intersexed." The latter taste best, but don't breed so well. (via oxbloodruffin)
Transgender papaya
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Baby's hand makes a cherry look like a giant piece of fruit
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Farmer digs up yam shaped like a human hand in China
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