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TIL Modern cultivated apples (Malus domestica) trace their roots to Kazakhstan, specifically the region near the city of Almaty, previously named Alma-Ata or “father of apples.”
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Kazakhstan is also home of the Tinshein swimming pool. It’s length thirty meter, width six meter and the filtration system is a marvel to behold. It remove 80% of human solid waste.
Take that NYC! “The Big Apple” doesn’t sound as cool as “The Father of Apples”.
Alma-ata, the *alma mater* of apples.
I’m about to cultivate alright 😎
Very nice, I like!
Garden of Eden found!