North Americans believed these were poisonous until 1820, when Colonel Robert Gibbon Johnson disproved that myth during a public demonstration on the courthouse steps in Salem, NJ. They were imported from Mexico to Europe in the middle of 16th century.
- Strawberries
- Cherries
- Peppers
- Tomatoes
Answer
The correct answer is D) Tomatoes.
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