Love watermelon? Learn these Rind-Blowing Facts!
1. The first recorded watermelon harvest took place in Egypt, nearly 5,000 years ago.
2. In 2013, the world’s reigning watermelon heavyweight champion tipped the scales at a whopping 350.5 pounds!
3. American Cookery, the first cookbook ever published in the U.S., in 1796, includes a recipe for pickled watermelon rinds.