The Red Delicious Isn't Very Delicious. Why Is It So Popular?

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People love to hate Red Delicious apples. But it turns out, they haven't always been so mealy and unappealing. This so-so apple has quite the history.

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Red (not so) Delicious apple no longer the most popular

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The Red Delicious Isn't Very Delicious. Why Is It So Popular?

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Red Delicious apples suck, so good thing they're no longer the most-produced in American orchards.

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