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The humble fig's disturbing secret

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Hannah Fry

Hannah Fry

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The good news: it’s not ALL figs! Humans have cultivated some commercial varieties that ripen without pollination, so no wasps needed (though one can still wander in if other wild figs grow nearby). It all depends on where your fig came from before hitting your table. (And whether you think that is a risk worth taking)

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