If you’re one of the thousands of people who wonder just where the peanuts to make your peanut butter came from, chances are you’re not alone and that’s why peanut facts are in fact, useful.

The world’s largest peanut stands 20 feet tall as a monument in Turner County, Georgia.

The first American state to grow peanuts was the eastern state of Virginia.

A 13-year-old boy drew the famous ‘Mr. Peanut’ logo for the “Planters” company in 1916—it was a contest and he took home a whopping $5.

The U.S. produces 1.5 million tons of peanuts per year.

The Indians of South America were the first to grow peanuts.

Some people put peanuts in their ‘Coca-Cola’ to give it more flavor.

About 20% of the world’s peanuts are used to make candy.

Peanuts are actually part of the pea family.

6% of the world’s peanuts come from the U.S.

Georgia produces about ½ of the total U.S. peanut crop annually.