The Tomato in History, Art, and Imagination

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What type of poisoning was caused by tomatoes served on pewter plates in northern Europe?

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Lead poisoning.

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What term describes a period of a thousand years?

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Millennia.

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What does the contrast of a green plant against a grey window symbolize?

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Resilient life.

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What is the scientific name for the tomato?

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Solanum lycopersicum.

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In which continent did tomatoes originate?

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South America.

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What is the primary pigment responsible for the red color of tomatoes?

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Lycopene.

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What historical figure is known for popularizing tomatoes in Europe?

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Christopher Columbus.

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What is the term for the widespread presence of tomatoes in various cuisines around the world?

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Ubiquity.

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What is the main nutritional benefit of tomatoes?

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Rich in vitamins, especially vitamin C.

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What artistic movement often featured tomatoes in still life paintings?

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Baroque.