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Watermelon is a representative fruit that cools down the hot summer. Its sweet and refreshing taste is loved by people all over the world.
In Korea, eating watermelon with family and friends during summer vacation is a special memory. There are also many fun stories related to watermelon seed spitting games or watermelon theft.
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Watermelon is a fruit native to Africa, and it is said that watermelons were buried with pharaohs in ancient Egyptian tombs. In modern times, various cultivars are grown worldwide, and there is a unique culture of growing watermelons in special shapes, such as square watermelons, especially in Japan and Korea.
Watermelon is 92% water, making it good for hydration in the summer, and it is rich in the antioxidant lycopene. Watermelon punch is popular in Korea, watermelon juice in the Middle East, and watermelon cocktails are trending in the US, showing unique ways of enjoying watermelon in different cultures.