DNA analysis has revealed that leaves found on an ancient Egyptian mummy came from a domesticated watermelon with sweet, red flesh just like modern varieties
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https://www.newscientist.com/article/2204095-ancient-egyptians-feasted-on-sweet-watermelons-at-least-3500-years-ago/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home