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Did you know...In Vietnam, legend holds that watermelon was discovered in Vietnam long before it reached China, in the era of the Hùng Kings. According to legend, watermelon was discovered by Prince Mai An Tiêm, an adopted son of the 11th Hùng King. When he was exiled unjustly to an island, he was told that if he could survive for six months, he would be allowed to return. When he prayed for guidance, a bird flew past and dropped a seed. He cultivated the seed and called its fruit "dưa tây" or western melon, because the birds who ate it flew from the west. 
watermelon DescriptionWatermelon skin color ranges from deep green to gray, solid to streaked or dappled. Fruit SelectionAvoid shiny, dull rinds. Look for a waxy rind. The underside should be yellowish. The stem should look dry and brown. Cut watermelon should have dark seeds. If the seeds have begun to separate from the flesh, or you see white streaks, or large cracks in the flesh, avoid it. Recommended StorageStore an uncut watermelon for up to a week. It takes eight to 12 hours to chill a watermelon. Cut watermelon should be tightly wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for no more than four days. Recipes to try
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