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The Yubari King melon from Japan can sell for thousands of euros.

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The Yubari King melon is grown only in Yubari, Japan, and is considered a status symbol. A pair of perfect melons can be auctioned for more than 20,000 euros. Farmers pollinate each melon by hand.

Source: Smithsonian Magazine

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