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| The Health Benefits of Watermelon |
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Watermelon is believed to have to have originated from the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa, where the great explorer David Livingstone described it as being abundant. Watermelons were first cultivated in Egypt, and hieroglyphics depicting watermelon have been found in tombs. Japanese farmers invented the idea of forcing their watermelons to grow into a square shape by inserting them into glass boxes while still growing. The square shape makes it easier to pack and transport watermelon. The health benefits of watermelon include reduced risk of prostate cancer, boosts immune system and improves sexual function in men. Health Benefits of Watermelon
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