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August 20, 2014

Come Now – Why Are China Growing Pears That Look Like Babies? [Image]

With non-stop talk about genetically modified food, how would you feel if your face was on the fruit you're eating to slim down for summer?

Does this count as genetically modified food?

The fruit gets put into the baby shaped plastic mould when small and it then grows inside, and fills the shape. The mould is then removed and the fruit continues to grow. They are known as Buddha pears.

I don’t know if I would be happy eating a piece of fruit with a face on it. How do the vegans feel?

Mashable has more info.