What is the myth about maraschino cherries?
                                
                                
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                                The original maraschino cherries were a Croatian delicacy, a fact that surprises many who know only the bright red American version. So, what is the myth about maraschino cherries that claims they are preserved in formaldehyde, and what's the truth behind this urban legend?