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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/sed_non_extra on 2023-07-14 18:04:41.

Original Title: TIL the once-tasty “red delicious” type of apple is now recognized as having declined sharply in quality. Supermarkets wanted to apple to last longer, but the best tasting juicy apples often go bad more quickly. Selective breeding practices changed the red delicious into a more solid & shiny apple.