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March 11 is Johnny Appleseed Day. Apples have quite a history. We all know the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. And we can't forget Snow White and the poisoned apple. Here are a few appealing apple antidotes:

* Apples have for many centuries been associated with the occult sciences. Why? If you cut an apple in half horizontally, you will reveal a five-pointed start, or pentagram. A symbol often used in the occult sciences for casting spells and such.
* Apples have also been credited with bestowing longevity or eternal life.
* The Granny Smith apple was first grown in New South Wales, Australia, by Mrs. Smith, a grandmother. The apple is the most widely grown and eaten fruit in the world.