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NATIONAL WATERMELON DAY

National Watermelon Day on August 3 recognizes the refreshing summertime treat enjoyed at picnics and fairs! And since watermelon is 92% water, it is very satisfying in the summer heat.

This vine-like flowering plant originated from southern Africa. While the word watermelon refers to both the fruit and the plant to botanists, the plant is a pepo. The pepo is a berry with a thick rind and fleshy center. Interestingly, pepos develop from an inferior ovary. They are also characteristic of the Cucurbitaceae, a scientific term for the gourd family.

While the watermelon fruit is loosely considered a type of melon, unlike other melons, it’s not in the genus Cucumis. The smooth exterior usually produces a dark green rind with stripes or yellow spots. Watermelons produce a juicy, sweet interior flesh ranging from deep red to pink. However, sometimes it comes in orange, yellow, or white.

While melon holds plentiful water, wild melons tasted bland and bitter. This clue suggests that desert dwellers likely cultivated the first melon. The seeds and art found in the tombs of Pharaoh’s supply additional clues to the watermelon’s value. tombs of Pharaohs. Over time, cultivation and breeding brought out the better qualities of the sweet and tender fruit we enjoy today.

Shoelady, Thank you for the birthday wishes. No cooking, went out to luch at a Fish place and had many sips of hubs beer, which must have been strong. Son drove us home 🙂
Hope you have a great weekend!

Sheba, Thank you for the cake and birthday wishes. We went out to a late lunch and then I got some exercise. For me, a fun day!
Your next….. 🍾

@shoelady60,

Oz is back to normal at least for now. The heat will still be on.

I have had a busy day and I am worn out from lifting and getting up yard debris.

I am jumping into the shower and watch the Games and History Channel.

Good night enjoy your drink. 🎈😎

Peace Out Peeps have a safe and cool evening. 😎🎈

@sheba2011

Happy Friday to you.😊 I’m sure you had your hands full and worked hard today. Can’t imagine not having power in this heat, especially the loss of food in the fridge.😣 Hope your area is getting back to normal.

Mom Friday was pretty easy today, only one stop. I don’t think she’s eating well while sis is gone because she hasn’t asked me to go to the store. She is about the size of Simone Biles and weighs under 100.

Take it easy tonight, watch the games, hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@kittengirl,

Here’s looking at you Kitten. 🌹✨

@shoelady60,

Here is to a good Mom Friday. 🌹✨😎 I am loving all the Olympics I do have my favorites.

Lady enjoy this day I hope the day is going well for you. So far we have power but you never
know. Poppy and I are cool for now. 🌹✨

Today is Taci’s Birthday! ✨🌹😎 Let the celebration begin.

Sending cool breezes to you and Jake. ✨🌹😎😎

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. So far we have power the City is still
working to all without power back up and running we are smack in the dog days of
summer. I feel for those who need equipment to breathe and those who do not have
any A/C. I have been clearing debris around my yards today.

I am glad you had a nice visit with your husband and I hope his new room mate will
be alright. Oodie you have a lot going on please be cool and hydrated. 🌹

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida. Xango I am hoping your husband is doing better fighting Covid.
Let us know how you both are doing when time permits.

Keeping you in my prayers.

@loaf,

Good day in Ohio wishing you a cool August. 🎈😎