1. Since ancient times, the pear was called the "gift of the gods." Today this fruit is one of the most popular in the world.
2. The pear was often sacrificed to the Greek goddesses Hera and Aphrodite, and in ancient Rome it was not replaceable as an offering to the goddesses Venus, Yuno and Pomoni - the goddess of fertility. Also in ancient Greece, pear was the most common medicine for motion sickness and nausea.
3. At the moment, more than 3000 varieties of pears are known all over the world.
4. A pear was brought to Europe from South Asia around 1000 BC. e.
5. In China, a pear was considered a symbol of immortality and called it "li", breaking a pear tree was considered a very bad omen, sharing a pear fruit with someone meant a quarrel and separation of friends or lovers.
6. In Europe, pear leaves were smoked before tobacco appeared.
7. Pear tree is used for the manufacture of musical instruments and furniture, as well as kitchen appliances, since wood does not absorb odors and stains do not remain on it. The pear is also very durable and the wood is used for making rulers; with long use, the tree does not deform.
8. The closest relative of the pear is ROSE.