5 Things probably you didn't know about Watermelon.

Watermelon Facts

We know watermelon today as a means to refresh us during the long hot summer days, but it was used since the old times as a portable source of water in the deserts of Africa. Find out some more fascinating facts about watermelon. Check the video to find out few more interesting facts about watermelon probably you didn't know before. If you know something interesting about watermelon that I forget here, post it in the comment section below.

      1. The ancient Egyptians are thought to have cultivated watermelon from a wild strain
          that grew in the area nearly 5000 years ago.

      2. Over 1,200 varieties of watermelon are grown worldwide.

      3. Watermelon is 92 percent water.

      4. Watermelon can grow really big. The Guinness world record as of 2013 for the
           heaviest watermelon is 195 kg(350.5 lb).

      5. There are square, pyramid, heart shape watermelons grown in Japan, inside desired
   shapes of boxes. These watermelons can cost $100 or more.

If you are a visual learner check out the youtube video.