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Original Article
The article below focuses on a bitter fruit that human beings brought on themselves. Read it, and on the next pages, discover how to avoid plagiarism when referring to such an article.
Life Never Gave Us Lemons
David Habrid
The old expression says, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” That’s a nice affirmation, but it’s historically inaccurate. Life never actually gave us lemons. Instead, human beings invented lemons for themselves.
Ancient Hybrids
Thousands of years ago, farmers in the area that would become northeastern India crossed bitter oranges with citron. They were seeking a citrus fruit that would be especially sour, and they got it. Once established, lemons spread from that region to take over the world.