Scientist think that lemons float because they have less density than limes. This is just observations that scientist have conducted, but they are still unsure.
The limes we buy are Persian Limes, their flowers do not need to be pollenated to produce fruit, similar to the seedless watermelon and navel orange, key limes do have seeds.
Limes were not "invented" by a specific individual. They are a natural species of citrus fruit that have been cultivated and enjoyed by humans for thousands of years. Their exact origin is unknown, but it is believed that they originated in Southeast Asia.
Scurvy was often treated with the ingestion of fresh limes which were given to those people on transatlantic crossings. This is why people from USA brand people from the UK as "Limey's"
In the past when it was realised that vitamin C helped to prevent scurvy the British navy began to take Limes and Lemons on board ships to give to the sailors, hence the name 'Limey.'
they dont potatos do because of the sodium cloride
Limes sink and lemons float.
Lemons and limes both grow from trees.
The limes we buy are Persian Limes, their flowers do not need to be pollenated to produce fruit, similar to the seedless watermelon and navel orange, key limes do have seeds.
No, they are different fruit.
Yes limes do make better batteries than lemons
Lemons are generally more acidic than limes. Lemons have a pH level of around 2-2.6, while limes have a pH level of around 2-2.8.
no
no limes come from lime trees lemons come from lemon trees.
Yes, but there are different types of limes and a couple of them don't have pits
Yes, we have limes in Brazil. Except what north Americans call limes we call lemons.
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Yes if you like limes better. Enjoy your cocktail!