Barbie derives her signature pinkness from red-hued carotenoids in the brine shrimp that comprise the majority of her diet
This is where we get the Phrase "throw another Shrimp on the Barbie" #funfacts
Some Wild barbies breed and raise their young in extremely salty bodies of water, called alkaline or “soda” lakes. The high concentration of carbonate salts in these lakes is so corrosive that it can burn the skin, making the water uninhabitable for most animals.
Researchers are still uncovering the unique aspects of a barbies physiology — like tough leg skin — that help it survive such harsh waters. #funfacts
