Did You Know? Sandwich Is Named After a Person!
The word sandwich is linked to the Earl of Sandwich, an English nobleman from the 1700s.
Fun Facts
Food & Plants
Fruits, vegetables, plants, and kitchen science with natural links to drawing and color.
23 fun facts in this category
Did You Know? Vanilla Comes From an Orchid!
Vanilla flavor comes from pods produced by a special tropical orchid plant.
Did You Know? Potatoes Have Been Grown in Space!
Scientists have tested growing potatoes in space to learn about food for future missions.
Did You Know? Strawberries Wear Their Seeds on the Outside!
A strawberry's tiny seed-like dots sit on the outside instead of hidden inside.
Did You Know? Giant Kelp Can Make Underwater Forests!
Giant kelp grows tall in the ocean and creates shelter for many marine animals.
Did You Know? The Popsicle Was Invented by an 11-Year-Old!
A boy accidentally left a flavored drink outside in the cold with a stick, and a frozen treat idea was born.
Did You Know? Ketchup Was Once Sold as Medicine!
In the 1800s, some sellers promoted tomato ketchup as a health remedy.
Did You Know? Ripe Oranges Can Stay Green in Warm Climates!
In tropical places, oranges may stay green outside even when they are fully ripe inside.
Did You Know? Most Wasabi Is Actually Horseradish Mix!
Real wasabi is hard to grow, so many products use horseradish plus green coloring.
Did You Know? Ripe Cranberries Can Bounce!
Cranberries have tiny air pockets, so ripe ones can bounce and float.
Did You Know? Cucumbers Are About 95% Water!
Cucumbers are mostly water, which is why they feel crisp and refreshing.
Did You Know? Some Bamboo Can Grow Incredibly Fast!
Some bamboo species can grow so quickly that a shoot may be noticeably taller in just one day.
Did You Know? Tiny Ocean Life Helps Make Earth's Oxygen!
Tiny ocean plankton are so small you may not see them, but they help produce about half of Earth's oxygen.
Did You Know? Honey Never Goes Bad!
Archaeologists found 3,000-year-old honey in Egyptian tombs that was still perfectly edible!
Did You Know? Bananas Are Berries, But Strawberries Aren't!
Botanically speaking, bananas qualify as berries — but strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries don't!
Did You Know? Carrots Were Originally Purple!
Before the 17th century, most carrots were purple, white, or yellow — orange carrots were created by Dutch farmers!
Did You Know? Pineapples Take 2 Years to Grow!
A single pineapple takes about 2 to 3 years to grow from a plant — patience pays off!
Did You Know? Watermelons Are 92% Water!
Watermelons are basically nature's water bottle — they're 92% water!
Did You Know? Broccoli Is Actually a Flower!
When you eat broccoli, you're eating thousands of tiny flower buds before they bloom!
Did You Know? Apples Float Because They're 25% Air!
Apples are about 25% air, which is why they bob on water — and why apple bobbing is a thing!
Did You Know? Avocados Are Fruits, Not Vegetables!
Avocados are technically single-seeded berries — making them a fruit!
Did You Know? Popcorn Can Pop Up to 3 Feet High!
When popcorn kernels pop, they can shoot up to 3 feet in the air — that's almost as tall as a 5-year-old!
Did You Know? Lemons Float But Limes Sink!
Even though they look similar, lemons float in water while limes sink — it's all about density!