3 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Apples

Apple is a fruit that's loved by people worldwide.They are one of the most versatile fruits in the world, and among the top healthy food items, as well. We all know the classic facts about apples — they're shiny, red, green, or yellow and grow on trees; however, there are many interesting facts about this tasty fruit that not everyone knows.

So today we’re sharing 3 fun facts that you might not know about apples!

Apples are 25% air!

Sure, apple bobbing is a classic autumn game often played by adults and small children alike, but do you know why they float? As hard as it is to believe, apples are 25% air and if you could vacuum all that air out of an apple, you'd have a much smaller apple!

Apples are also less dense than water, which means that if you had an apple and a bowl of water, the apple would float on top. 

Apple trees take years to produce fruit

Apples are juicy, delicious, and healthy. There is a good reason why they have been around for hundreds of years – they're amazing! A full sized apple tree grows between four to 10 years. Yep, you heard it right, it takes that long!

A tree that receives plenty of sunshine, water and good nutrition grows at a faster rate than a deprived one.

The smell of crisp apples reduces migraines

We all know how stress can ruin our day and make us feel bad — but if you're an apple fan, then you'll be happy to hear that a study has found their scent can actually help alleviate it (Babamail).

In fact, subjects in a the study experienced a calming feeling after smelling the aroma of a fresh apple. It might sound crazy, but when you think about it, the scent is both natural and reliable.

Plus the way your senses connect with your memory will take you back to times of youthful innocence — making that overwhelming deadline or stressful day fade away.

It also smells amazing!

You can find notes of crisp apples, fresh oranges and fall spices in our 100% plant-based Apple Pomander spray. Our spray is reminiscent of a late autumn walk in the orchard.

It's 100% plant-based and safe for your family. We're so happy Fall is here and there's no better way to celebrate than bringing the scent of apples into your home.