1. In Asian and Pacific Ocean cultures the coconut figures in creation stories and myths.
2. The coconut tree could not be grown away from the shore without human beings transporting it.
3. Outside of India, ancient coconut fossils have been found in Australia and Columbia.
4. It is thought the coconut fruit can travel up to 100 days on the ocean’s tide and still germinate.
5. In the Maldives the coconut is in the nation’s coat of arms, and is the national tree.
6. Coconut husks can be burned as a mosquito repellant.
7. The fibrous husks can be made into mats, ropes, brushes and stuffing for mattresses.
8. Coconut oil contains lauric acid, which is anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-parasite.
9. Coconut grenades were a weapon used in World War II by the Japanese in which a coconut was filled with items most importantly a grenade, and then thrown at the enemy.
10. During World War 2, coconut water was said to be used to treat dehydration due to short medical supplies.
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