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The History and Popularity of Chia Pets
TLDR Chia Pets, terracotta planters shaped like figurines that grow chia sprouts, have become a cultural staple due to their catchy jingle, customizable options, and ability to predict presidential elections. Despite their popularity, the chia seeds used for Chia Pets are not meant for human consumption and the plants need to be replaced after about four to six weeks.
Timestamped Summary
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The episode is about the history and popularity of Chia Pets, which are terracotta planters shaped like figurines that grow chia sprouts that resemble hair.
02:16
Chia Pets were originally sold as a different product, but Joe Pedot saw their popularity at a trade show and decided to brand and sell them as Chia Pets.
04:24
Chia Pets sell the majority of their inventory during the holidays, and they have also been known to predict presidential elections.
06:28
Chia Pets can be customized with logos for companies, and they also partner with pro sports teams to create themed Chia Pets.
08:56
To grow a Chia Pet, you need to soak the planter and the seeds before spreading the chia paste on the planter.
11:11
Chia seeds grown for Chia Pets are not meant for human consumption, and while the chia plants can grow to be six feet tall, they eventually turn brown and need to be replaced after about four to six weeks.
13:17
The success of Chia Pets can be attributed to the catchy jingle "cha-cha-cha-chia" and they have become a cultural staple, even being included in the Smithsonian and a time capsule.
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Society & Culture
