Unicorn facts

Here's everything you've always wanted to know about unicorns, but never dared to ask.

  1. National Unicorn Day is April 9!

    Why April 9? We don't know, it's another mystery in the legend of unicorns. But what a great time to make rainbow sprinkle cupcakes, and post photos on social media using #NationalUnicornDay.

  2. The first drawings of unicorns were made between 19000 and 22000 years ago

    The oldest cave paintings in Lascaux 🇫🇷 are assumed to have been created between 20,000 and 17,000 BC.

  3. A group of unicorns is called a blessing

    A single unicorn is already very special, which makes a group of unicorns a true blessing for anyone to behold.

  4. Unicorns have incredible magical powers

    They can purify water 💧, counteract poison 🤢, heal sickness 💊, spread happiness 😀, and so much more. Unicorns are very powerful. That shows you just how amazing they are.

  5. The horn of the unicorn is called Alicorn

    Did you know that in some stories, Alicorn also refers to unicorns with wings (also known as Pegacorns or Unipegs)?

  6. The power of the unicorn is located in the horn

    The horn is where the magical powers are, but the friendly and positive nature of a unicorn stems from the purity of its heart 💖 and mind 💬.

  7. The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    In Celtic mythology the unicorn was a symbol of purity, innocence, masculinity and power, and was first used on the Scottish royal coat of arms 🛡 by William I in the 12th century.