These tree-based fruits both originated in different parts of Asia, but that's about where the similarities end. We delve into the explosive mysteries of durian and grant pears an honorary title on the way to determining which is better to include in your diet. 

• Durian - Singapore Infopedia
• Why Does the Durian Fruit Smell So Terrible? - Smithsonian Magazine
• Origin, Domestication, and Dispersing of Pear
• Durian Tree