Oxo facts for kids
Oxo or OXO is a short word that can mean many different things! It's like a name that several different things share. This page will help you understand what "Oxo" might be referring to.
What is Oxo in Space?
Oxo: A Crater on Ceres
Did you know there's a place called Oxo in space? It's a small impact crater on Ceres. Ceres is a dwarf planet that orbits the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. Scientists have studied this crater to learn more about Ceres.
What is Oxo in Business?
Oxo: A Food Brand
In countries like the UK, South Africa, and Canada, Oxo is a well-known brand of food products. They are famous for their stock cubes. These cubes are used to add flavor to soups, stews, and other dishes. The brand was first created in 1899.
Oxo Tower: A London Landmark
The Oxo Tower is a famous building in London, England. It used to be owned by the company that made Oxo food products. Today, it's a popular place with shops, restaurants, and apartments. You can see its distinctive "OXO" letters from the River Thames.
OXO: Kitchen Tools for Everyone
OXO (all capital letters) is also a company from the United States. They make kitchen tools and gadgets. Their products are special because they are designed to be easy and comfortable for everyone to use. This includes people with arthritis or other hand difficulties. They make things like vegetable peelers, can openers, and spatulas.
What is Oxo in Technology?
OXO: The First Computer Game
One of the most exciting uses of "OXO" is in the world of computers! OXO (video game) was created in 1952. It was the very first digital graphical computer game ever made. It was a version of the classic game Tic-tac-toe. A student named Alexander S. Douglas made it for a computer at the University of Cambridge.
What is Oxo in Music?
OXO: An 80s Pop Band
In the 1980s, there was a New Wave pop band called OXO. They were known for their catchy tunes. They released music that was popular during that time.
OXO: A Hit Dance Song
More recently, "OXO" was the title of a popular dance song. In 2015, the song by Olivia Somerlyn became a number one hit on the US dance charts.
What is Oxo in Sports?
Oxo: A Grand National Winner
Oxo is also the name of a famous racehorse! This horse won the Grand National in 1959. The Grand National is a very famous and challenging horse race held in England every year.
Other Uses of Oxo
Oxo: Another Name for Tic-Tac-Toe
You might know the game Tic-tac-toe! It's a simple paper-and-pencil game played by two people. In some places, or historically, it's also called OXO or Noughts and Crosses. Players take turns marking "X" or "O" on a 3x3 grid. The goal is to get three of your marks in a row.
See also
In Spanish: Oxo para niños
- Tic Tac Toe (disambiguation)
- Noughts and crosses (disambiguation)
