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authors note ~ This will probably be the last time I do the facts according to what number chapter there is so yea

What colors do pumpkins come in?
Color Me Pumpkin. Pumpkins come in many colors. You can find pumpkins that are green, yellow, red, white, tan, even blue.

Why do we put candles on birthday cakes?
Some think that the tradition of birthday candles started in Ancient Greece, when people brought cakes with lit candles to the temple of Artemis, goddess of the hunt. The candles were lit to make them glow like the moon, a popular symbol associated with Artemis.

Are peanuts a nut?
While "nut" is in their name, peanuts are in fact legumes. Peanuts actually grow underground, as opposed to nuts like walnuts, almonds, etc. that grow on trees🌲 .

Who has held their breath the longest?
In 2012, German freediver Tom Sietas held his breath underwater for 22 minutes and 22 seconds, besting Dane Stig Severinsen's previous Guinness record by 22 seconds.

How did the word Cajun originate?
The French colonized Canada beginning in 1604, with many settling in what is now Nova Scotia but was then called Acadie. The word Cajun comes from the word Acadian.

ive been really bored lately so I might update more 💞

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