Unusual hobby: Young people in China ‘rear’ mango pits as ‘pets’

Some “owners” also vouch for its therapeutic effect. - 九派新闻/WEIBO, 吃货八姐/XIAOHONGSHU

BEIJING (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Most people would throw away the mango pit after eating the fruit. But not some youngsters in China who have decided to keep the mango pits as “pets” to “groom” them.

This recent trend has started gaining popularity in the country, with many showing off their new “pets” on various Chinese social media platforms.