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Apples float in water because they are 25 percent air.

Why it is true

The internal structure of an apple contains microscopic air spaces between the fruit's cells. This composition makes the overall density of the apple lower than that of water, allowing it to float. This characteristic is the basis of the traditional game of bobbing for apples.

Source: USDA

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