Just cutting up a pineapple and I wondered, what made the first person to try one take the chance? Just because some other animal could eat it is no guarantee of safety.
And is there a rule I never knew about on the skins of fruits? Skins of tropical fruits are often inedible (coconuts, pineapples, bananas) while those of fruits in temperate climes are (apples, cherries, peaches). Am I the last to figure this out?