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Crayola is celebrating National Crayon Day!

According to a Yale University study, the scent of Crayola crayons is among the 20 most recognizable to American adults.

National Crayon Day on March 31st is fast approaching. Crayola is celebrating with a special BOGO deal on Crayola.com! Starting Friday, 3/24 and running through Friday, 3/31, choose from any of the Crayon staples – like the Classic 64-ct or the out-of-this-world Cosmic Colors – and get one free as part of this special deal (see full lineup below!).

In addition, those looking to celebrate their love of crayons, here are some fun facts:

* Did you know that Crayola makes about 3 billion crayons each year - If you laid those crayons end to end, they could circle the globe six times!!

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* Blue is America’s favorite color! Out of 120 different colors, blue ranked #1 and 6 shades of blue, (cerulean, midnight blue, periwinkle, aquamarine, denim and cornflower) made the Top 10.

* Crayola makes more than 170 crayon colors, but only use 13 different label colors.

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24-ct Crayons ($2.49) It's a classic Crayola pack! This box of 24 Crayola Crayons is perfect for coloring and creativity at home or at school. Each Crayola Crayon is double wrapped for extra strength and durability.

64-ct Crayons ($5.99) Let your kids' imaginations run wild with Crayola Crayons in 64 Crayola colors. Each box of 64 Crayons has the traditional colors that you need plus new fab shades, as well as a built-in crayon sharpener for added convenience.

24-ct Glitter Crayons ($4.49) Colorful and sparkly—Crayola Glitter Crayons let kids add dazzle to their designs and coloring art projects with glitter infused with the crayon wax. No-mess creative glitter play!

24-ct Neon Crayons ($4.49) Shockingly bold and bright—Crayola Neon Crayons add vibrancy to your coloring designs or art projects when you need that extra "WOW" factor. Great on light or dark paper.

24-ct Metallic Crayons ($4.49) Shimmery, slick colors—Crayola Metallic Crayons add a metal sheen to designs and coloring projects. These vivid, shiny colors work great on black or colored paper!

24-ct Bold & Bright Crayons ($4.49) Crayola Bold & Bright Construction Paper Crayons make coloring on colored craft paper a breeze! Kids will love finally seeing their works of art pop, no matter what backdrop they choose. This set of art tools features 24 vibrant, creamy crayons in both primary and secondary colors.

Pastel 24-ct Crayons on Walmart.com ($3.17) Excite young artists with Crayola Pastel Crayons in 24 soft, pearlescent colors. Each crayon is double wrapped to provide extra strength and snap resistance, ensuring your artwork pops (but not your crayons).

Cosmic Crayons Inspired by the mysteries of the solar system, Crayola Cosmic Crayons are a 24 count crayon box featuring 12 pearl crayons and 12 glitter/pearl mashup crayons.

Available at Walmart and on Amazon

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