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What is the most harvested fruit in Japan?91rank/position

In Japan, you can enjoy a variety of fruits depending on the season.

So here’s a question: What fruit is harvested the most in Japan? Try considering factors like the season and region.

The correct answer is mikan.

More precisely, it’s the satsuma mandarin, with a total weight exceeding 740,000 tons.

By the way, the second most harvested is apples at over 660,000 tons, and third is watermelon at over 330,000 tons.

Comparing them like this really shows just how many mikans are harvested.

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There are four rocks swimming in the sea. What on earth could they be?92rank/position

The key points are “in the sea,” “rock,” “four,” and “swimming,” right? First, since it’s swimming in the sea, we can infer it’s a fish.

Then, combining “rock” (iwa) and “four” (shi), we get “iwashi,” sardine.

By the way, the origin of the word iwashi is said to be “weak” (yowashi), named because they die easily.

There are many riddles that can be solved with similar wordplay, so this seems like a good practice problem.

Definitely try looking for similar ones and give them a shot.

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When your eyes are tired, what color should you look at to relieve eye fatigue?93rank/position

The answer is “green.” Green is said to have a psychological effect of helping you relax and easing tension in the mind and body.

Perhaps the reason we place houseplants in our rooms is that we modern people are unconsciously seeking healing and relaxation.

Have you also heard that it’s good to look at distant mountains when your eyes are tired? It seems that looking into the distance rather than at something nearby allows the eye muscles to relax.

This, too, is the wisdom of those who came before us.

Ginkgo nuts, which are plentiful in autumn, are said to be better not eaten in large quantities. Why is that?94rank/position

Gingko nuts are harvested in abundance in autumn.

Many people find their distinctive flavor addictive.

Because of that, some may have been warned after almost eating too many.

The reason is that they can cause poisoning.

Specifically, they contain a toxic compound called methoxypyridoxine, which is said to cause vomiting and trembling in the hands and feet.

Eating them raw also carries a risk of food poisoning.

Please be very careful when eating them.

As a guideline, adults should limit themselves to about 10 nuts, and children to about 5.

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Wobbly Beanbag Game95rank/position

Wobbly Beanbag Game! Train Your Concentration [Senior Recreation]

Create it by arranging everyday materials! Here are ideas for a wobbly beanbag game.

What you’ll use: beanbags, a plastic tray, and an empty plastic wrap core.

The great thing is you don’t need to buy special materials, so it’s easy to try! To set up, stand the wrap core upright on a table and place the plastic tray with the beanbags on top.

That’s it! Participants then take turns removing beanbags from the tray.

The unstable wrap core wobbles, adding a thrilling challenge!