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Mel 8/3/2025 6:37:30 AM MST |
Lovely Sunday Morning to you All, I'll bet you did not know it's national Watermelon Day, I know you think it's not allowed, let's take a peak; The juicy, refreshing watermelon deserves its own day, that’s why we celebrate National Watermelon Day. Cultivation of this fruit dates back to 2000 B.C., with the first watermelon harvest on record occurring approximately 5,000 years ago in Egypt. Traces of watermelon and its seeds have been discovered on sites of the 12th Egyptian Dynasty, including in the tomb of King Tutankhamen. Paintings of different types of watermelon have also been found in ancient Egyptian inscriptions. The sweet fruit we enjoy today is the result of mutations over the course of a thousand years of cultivation. Watermelon seeds were sold to traders passing through the trade routes in the Kalahari Desert in Africa. From there, the cultivation of the watermelon spread across Africa. The origin of the progenitor of the watermelon was in Africa, after which it spread into Mediterranean countries and other parts of Europe. By the end of the ninth century, watermelon cultivation became common in China and the rest of Asia. According to “The Dictionary of American Food and Drink” by John Mariani, the word ‘watermelon’ first appeared in the English dictionary in 1615. The watermelon is commonly known as a type of melon, but it is not in the genus Cucumis. The outer rind of a watermelon is dark green with yellow stripes or spots. Over 300 varieties of watermelon are available in the U.S., ranging from red to white, and come in different shapes and sizes. You can eat the entire watermelon Watermelon rinds are mostly discarded, but they are actually edible and full of nutrients with great health benefits. Watermelons come in many varieties In fact, there are 1200 different watermelon varieties but the four main classifications are seeded, seedless, yellow, and icebox. Watermelons can grow to be huge! The Guinness World Record for the heaviest watermelon ever was grown by Tennessee-based Chris Kent in 2013 and it weighed 350.5 pounds. Watermelons can prevent cancer Watermelons are a great source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been proven to reduce the risk of some types of cancers like lung-, stomach-, and prostate cancer. Watermelons are grown in different shapes in Japan Farmers in Japan have been growing watermelons in the shape of cubes for 40 years now, achieved by cultivating them in square-shaped boxes — watermelons in the shape of pyramids, hearts, and human faces have also recently been perfected and sold as novelty products. Always remember when trying something new for the first time just eat a little and watch your bodies reaction God bless you all, Mel | ||||||
Mel 8/5/2025 8:25:10 AM MST |
Good Morning Everyone, Well, this morning I was up at 3:30 AM — not because I was troubled, just had a lot on my mind. There’s been so much going on lately! I think the WHAT’S NEW thread originally began as Hump Day Wednesdays, then turned into Fabulous Fridays, then Terrific Tuesdays. But each one eventually faded into the sunset, mostly due to the challenge of keeping up with a set schedule. That’s why WHAT’S NEW was born — more flexible and easier to manage. We’ll see how it goes! I was delighted to see the warm response from our community welcoming Bel (HOPE). I have a feeling there’s more to come from her — stay tuned. I continue to see great progress from the Three Musketeers — Brian, Dale, and Teddy! And let’s not forget the ladies: Donna G, EMILY, Julie, Laurie, Michelle… and possibly Pamela and Samantha! All ten of these warriors could — and should have their health restored by Christmas! As for my new schedule — changing my days off was hands down the best decision I’ve made this year. I’m enjoying the rhythm of the week a lot more now. And one of these days… I will finally get to go fishing! This new routine has brought me renewed energy and creativity and as always HOPE. God bless, Mel | ||||||
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