Today is National Watermelon Day. It’s a day to celebrate this juicy and refreshing fruit! Speaking of which, did you know that watermelons are 92% water? That’s why they’re so hydrating and perfect for hot summer days.
It’s interesting to note that there are around 300 different kinds of watermelon in the U.S. and Mexico. You can find red, pink, white, and yellow varieties in various sizes and shapes. In fact, watermelons are usually quite large, and many county fairs award prizes for the biggest ones.
If you’re wondering just how big a watermelon can get, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, the heaviest watermelon weighed 350.5 pounds! Can you imagine trying to carry that? Regardless of their size, watermelon.