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Why do black people like watermelons?
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There are many theories as to why black people have traditionally had a fondness for watermelons. One is based on the historical practice of southern plantation owners giving their slaves watermelons as part of their food rations. Due to its refreshingly cool, sweet taste, the watermelon quickly became associated with refreshment, even in the harshest of conditions. Additionally, some people suggest that the strong link between black people and the land stems from an evolutionary advantage black people may have inherited from ancestors who survived by eating many types of fruits, including watermelons. Furthermore, it is believed that watermelon seeds were sometimes used as a substitute for bullets during slavery, and watermelons also served as important sources of sustenance after the Civil Rights Movement. Whatever the case, the iconic link between watermelons and African-Americans remains strong.