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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/most-perplex9811 on 2024-07-19 21:40:30+00:00.

Original Title: TIL cube watermelons were invented by a Japanese graphic designer Tomoyuki Ono in 1978. The melons are grown in boxes and take the shape of the container. They were intended to fit more compactly in fridges and their shape makes them easier to cut as they don’t roll.