Which of these were originally called as 'Love Apples'?
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Strawberries
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Tomatoes
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Pineapples
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Plums
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Correct answer
Explanation
Tomatoes were historically called 'love apples' or 'pomme d'amour' in French, due to the belief that they had aphrodisiac properties. When first introduced to Europe from the Americas, tomatoes were actually feared as poisonous and grown only as ornamental plants. The other fruits listed (strawberries, pineapples, plums) never had this nickname.