Israeli Farmers Christen New Melon Variety After Justin Timberlake


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Tue. June 3rd, 2014 - by Christofer Oberst

<p> Pop music sensation Justin Timberlake has appeared in movies, television shows, and now…produce? A group of Israeli farmers have christened a <B>new melon variety</b> after the singer/songwriter in honor of his greatly anticipated arrival in the country, according to Jerusalem Post.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> <img class="small-cropped-image" src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacySmallCroppedImages/jtmelon.jpg" alt="images 060314" />Yellow on the outside and orange on the inside, the “Justin” melon is known for its <B>sweet taste and three-week shelf life</b>. The farmers in Ein Yahav hope that the melon will also serve as a good-luck charm for Timberlake, bringing him a long, healthy life, and continued success in his musical career.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> The melon will hit supermarkets during the Rosh Hashanah holiday period this September.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> When asked about the new Justin melon, Timberlake had only one thing to say: <B>“I’m lovin’ it.”</b><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> What’s next? Lady Gaga Grapes? Katy Perry Pears? I’ll stop there before anyone gets any ideas...</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">