7 Surprising Facts About Kiwi | Elune Blue

Kiwifruits were originally called "Chinese gooseberries," but the name was changed in the 1950s. The new name, "kiwifruit," was chosen because of its resemblance to New Zealand’s national bird -- the kiwi bird. Learn more about the magic of Kiwi: https://eluneblue.com/kiwi-symbolism/ Connect with us online: Website: http://eluneblue.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EluneBlue/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EluneBlue Tumblr: https://eluneblue.tumblr.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/eluneblue/ ? Track: "Calming Sensation" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/7JMATQ Transcript (with Timestamps): • 00:00 - 00:20 "Gooseberries" Kiwifruits were originally called "Chinese gooseberries," but the name was changed in the 1950s. The new name, "kiwifruit," was chosen because of its resemblance to New Zealand’s national bird -- the kiwi bird.