Crayons are integral part of one’s evolution as an artist as most of us start our drawing journey by scribbling with crayons. Some stick with it while others might cross over to other tool to express their art.
Irrespective of this, there are some interesting facts about crayons that most people don’t know. We will be listing down five such facts below.
- The crayons were initially hand rolled: Before the machines came in, the crayons that we used were hand rolled by the employees at the factory.
- There are 120 shades available now: If you thought there are only a few shades of Crayons available, think again.
- Crayons scent is easily recognized: Among American Adults, Crayon scent is one of the most recognizable scents according to a study conducted by Yale University.
- The favourite Crayon of America: The Favourite Crayon of America is the blue one.
- The Largest Crayon in the world: The largest crayon in the world is known as the Big Blue and it weighs around 1500 pounds and is 16 feet long.
So next time you use a crayon, remember all these fun facts behind the awesome invention.
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