What color were the first carrots?
The first cultivated carrots were purple or yellow. Orange carrots became popular in the Netherlands in the 1600s.
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Carrot facts and facts about carrots, from the Random Facts shelf.
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Do carrots help you see in the dark?
During WWII, the British spread the idea that carrots improved night vision to hide their use of radar.
Where does the name "beta-carotene" come from?
Beta-carotene is named after the carrot.
Can eating too many carrots turn your skin orange?
Eating too many carrots can turn your skin orange, a harmless condition called carotenemia.
Who invented baby carrots?
Baby carrots were invented in 1986 by California farmer Mike Yurosek, who cut and shaped imperfect carrots.
What is the heaviest carrot?
The heaviest carrot on record weighed about 22 pounds.
What plants are related to carrots?
Carrots are related to parsley, celery, and dill.
What is Queen Anne's lace?
Queen Anne's lace is the wild ancestor of the carrot.
Which country grows the most carrots?
China grows the most carrots in the world.
Where is the Carrot Capital of the World?
Holtville, California, calls itself the Carrot Capital of the World.