10 Interesting Fact About Umbrellas

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• The word umbrella in Indonesian comes from the word payong in Malay.
• The umbrella was first used by the ancient Egyptians about 4,000 years ago.
• Modern umbrella was first created in England in the 18th century.
• There are more than 100 different types of umbrellas throughout the world.
• The umbrella was originally used to protect themselves from the sun's heat, not from rain.
• The most expensive umbrella in the world was made by Maison Michel and valued around $ 1,200.
• Umbrellas can be used as self defense tools if you are trapped in unsafe situations.
• There is a umbrella festival held in Chiang Mai, Thailand every year.
• Umbrella is one of the items most often left in public places.
• An average umbrella can last for 5 years before it needs to be replaced.