Fruits And Vegetables Are More Aware Than You Think

Fruits And Vegetables Are More Aware Than You Think

You might not think that spinach knows what’s up, but the produce in your fridge is still alive and aware. Which is creepy. But kind of awesome. According to new research, fruits and vegetables still have circadian rhythms up to a week after being harvested. And they respond to light patterns by producing chemical compounds to protect themselves against herbivores.

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How To Turn Fruits And Vegetables Into a Delicious Musical Instrument

If you wanted to learn an unconventional instrument, maybe you’d opt for the accordion or the glockenspiel. J.viewz decided to build his own. Out of fruits and vegetables. Sure, he didn’t have to use fruits and vegetables to create the effect, but it just wouldn’t be the same without them. Song’s not half bad either. If only all music had this kind of nutritional value. [Vimeo Staff Picks] More »