They're not what you think.

Put down that stumpy fraud and go get yourself a whole carrot.

Have you ever wondered where baby carrots come from? These bite-sized crunchers have experienced a pretty incredible journey by the time they wind up in our lunch boxes and snack trays.

Thanks, Grimmway Farms, for teaching me 20 interesting facts about one of my favorite snacks to pair with hummus, vegan ranch dressing and almond butter: baby carrots.