What Qualifies as a Veggie? Unraveling the Botanical vs. Culinary Divide
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In 1893, the U.S. Supreme Court famously ruled that tomatoes should be taxed as a vegetable, despite botanists classifying them as a fruit. This landmark case highlights a longstanding debate, as the question of what qualifies as a veggie is more complex than it first appears. The answer depends entirely on whether you're asking a chef or a botanist.
