Why Seedless Fruit Is a Disaster Waiting To Happen

Be Smart • August 21, 2025
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🗣️ Visit https://to.pbs.org/DonateBeSmart to support your local PBS stations. ↓↓↓ More info and sources below ↓↓↓ Seedless fruits are delicious, convenient… and completely unnatural. In this video, we explore the science, history, and hidden risks behind seedless bananas, watermelons, and grapes — and why they literally can’t survive without us. ----------- High fives to all our Brain Trust Patrons: Reuben Brewer Marcus Pingel Olivia Ruiz Mike and Patty Loftis Ed Eyden Holly, Brett, and Ashe Bullion Jaap Westera Barbora Bei dani bowman David Johnston Baerbel Winkler Eric Meer Karen Haskell SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a video! ►► http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/itsokaytobesmart Instagram http://www.instagram.com/DrJoeHanson http://www.instagram.com/okaytobesmart Facebook https://www.facebook.com/itsokaytobesmartpbs/ Merch https://store.dftba.com/collections/its-okay-to-be-smart

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