45+ Foods That Don't Actually Need to Be Refrigerated

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Few things are better than a fresh melon on a hot, summer day. You'll want to make sure to store them right so they're good for the weekend! Watermelons and honeydew melons taste better and last longer when stored at room temperature in a dry place -- i.e. away from moisture, which could ruin the protective rind. 

Melons

According to a study that appeared in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, melons decay in less than a week when stored in the refrigerator—which is reason enough to leave them on your counter rather than in your fridge. If you want cool watermelon, just put it on a bed of ice. That'll cool it down quick!

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