Here are today’s five things to know about the apricot: In Latin, apricot means ‘precious’. 2. The apricot, discovered about 4,000 years ago in China, was introduced to the United States in the 18th century. 3. Brought to California by Spanish explorers, the apricot quickly became a popular crop. 4. […]
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