San Diego Residents Baffled by Mysterious Avocado Pit Explosion

San Diego Residents Baffled by Mysterious Avocado Pit ExplosionSan Diego Residents Baffled by Mysterious Avocado Pit Explosion San Diego, California – Residents in the San Diego neighborhood of Allied Gardens are baffled after a bizarre incident involving an exploding avocado pit. On Tuesday evening, a 62-year-old resident named Mrs. Hawthorne was preparing dinner when she sliced open an avocado. As she removed the pit, it suddenly exploded with immense force, shattering a glass cutting board and sending shards of glass flying into the air. “It was the strangest thing I’ve ever experienced,” said Mrs. Hawthorne. “I mean, I’ve seen avocado pits before, but I’ve never seen one explode.” Another resident, Mr. Rodriguez, who lives across the street, reported hearing a loud bang and seeing a flash of light coming from Mrs. Hawthorne’s house. “I thought a transformer had blown,” said Mr. Rodriguez. “But when I went over to check, I saw the shattered glass and the pit lying on the floor.” The explosion caused minor injuries to Mrs. Hawthorne, who sustained cuts to her hand from the flying glass. Police and fire investigators were called to the scene and examined the debris. They found no signs of foul play or any other potential cause for the explosion. Experts from the University of California, Davis, were consulted to help determine what might have caused the avocado pit to detonate. “It’s highly unusual for an avocado pit to explode,” said Dr. Anya Rattan, a horticultural scientist. “But it is possible that a combination of factors, such as a microscopic crack in the pit and a build-up of pressure, could have led to the explosion.” The incident has left San Diego residents puzzled and has become a topic of discussion on local news and social media. Some speculate that the avocado pit may have been contaminated with a chemical or that an unknown pest may have infected it. Authorities are continuing to investigate the explosion and are urging residents to contact the police if they encounter any similar incidents. In the meantime, residents are advised to handle avocado pits with caution and to dispose of them properly by placing them in a compost bin or garbage disposal.