Why is a pomegranate known as a hand grenade?
When pomegranates become overripe, they will literally burst on the tree, like a grenade. In Spanish, they are known as granadas for this reason.
<s>[QUESTION] Why is a pomegranate known as a hand grenade? [CONTEXT]  [ANSWER] When pomegranates become overripe, they will literally burst on the tree, like a grenade. In Spanish, they are known as granadas for this reason. </s>