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I hate grapefruit and my girlfriend loves it. Is there some weird chemical in it that only some people can taste or any other surprising explanation for it or is it just a matter of... taste?

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What characteristics allow for some leaves (spinach, lettuce, sorrel, etc.) to be edible while other leaves (maple leaves, grass) are not?

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I hate grapefruit and my girlfriend loves it. Is there some weird chemical in it that only some people can taste or any other surprising explanation for it or is it just a matter of... taste?	1
What characteristics allow for some leaves (spinach, lettuce, sorrel, etc.) to be edible while other leaves (maple leaves, grass) are not?	1