True. In countries where apples are important, they have been a critical part of the history. In North America, the history of western expansion is tied very closely with apple planting and development. Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman) was a real historical figure, for example, and I think I wrote a post about him a year or two ago. Apples in early American colonial history were used for making cider, which was the drink of choice at that time, since no one trusted the fresh water. It's a fun saga to learn about!