Ripe cranberries bounce like rubber balls when dropped on the floor.
Why it is true
Farmers use this physical property to test the ripeness and quality of the fruit. If the cranberry does not bounce when dropped on a wooden board, it is rejected for being soft or spoiled.
Source: Agriculture
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