Almost half of the world's population eats rice -- about 3 billion people. After a farmer plants rice, it takes about 105 days before he can harvest it! Imagine if you and your family actually had to wait that long before you could eat rice? It takes 5,000 liters of water to produce just 1 kilo or rice -- enough to fill up half of a small swimming pool! Rice farming is older than the great, great grandmother of your great, great grandfather. It is about 10,000 years old! Do you like sushi and norimaki? These are only two of the many rice-based Japanese dishes. Did you know that Toyota also means 'bountiful rice field', while Honda also translates to 'the main rice field'? Rice is part of many religious rituals and customs, especially in Asia. More amazing rice trivia on this page soon!