I don't think they're supposed to do anything other than be a nice color and shape to look at. Unless you don't think so, and then they probably aren't for you.

Yes, never never refrigerate tomatoes! It is bad for them and makes them unhappy.

Chalk up another in the "hate it" category. Although I'm not sure it tastes like soap to me. Maybe I've not had enough soap? I'm not sure how I would describe it other than when I taste it I have a...