Good morning, New Jersey! Tomatoes, the popular Jersey fruit, weren’t always so popular. Up until the 1800s, American’s refused to eat them, believing they were poisonous and would cause death. But, in 1820, standing on the steps of the Salem County Courthouse, Colonel R.G. Johnson announced that he would eat a bucket of tomatoes. His doctor was convinced he would die and many nervous people watching fainted. You can probably guess the ending!