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Where Did Tomatoes Come From?

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Aug 7, 202610:42Science & Medicine

The tomato originated in the Americas and spread during European colonization. But was it really thought to be poisonous (or cause lycanthropy) when it first came to Europe? Learn about the legends behind tomatoes -- and...

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Where Did Tomatoes Come From? is an episode from BrainStuff by iHeartPodcasts. The tomato originated in the Americas and spread during European colonization. But was it really thought to be poisonous (or cause lycanthropy) when it first cam...

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Published Aug 7, 2026, 10:42 long, audio available.

Where Did Tomatoes Come From?

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