Why do cherries have a pit?

It’s cherry season! These tart, juicy flavor bombs are one of the best parts of summer.  But why do cherries have pits? We asked dietitian Ana Veloso to help us find the answer.

It’s cherry season! These tart, juicy flavor bombs are one of the best parts of summer.  But why do cherries have pits? We asked dietitian Ana Veloso to help us find the answer.
Got a question you just cherry-ish? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact, and we won’t pit until we find the answer. 

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