20 Facts About Chrysanthemums & Peonies, November’s Birth Flowers
For over 2000 years, peonies have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat conditions like blood disorders or parasites.
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20 Facts About Marigolds & Cosmos, October’s Birth Flowers
Marigolds are an integral part of Mexico’s Day of the Dead festival as they're believed to guide spirits with their bright colors.
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Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?
Oak trees can produce red leaves during the fall due to chemical changes from natural sugars getting trapped in their leaves.
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15 Fun Facts About Fall That’ll Leaf You Amazed
Did you know that squirrels bury up to 3,000 nuts in the fall, using clever strategies to ensure they can find them during winter?
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20 Facts About Asters & Morning Glories, September’s Birth Flowers
The name "Aster" is derived from the Ancient Greek word for "star," highlighting the flower's star-shaped bloom.
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15 Facts About Hurricanes That Will Blow You Away
Did you know that the 2017 hurricane season caused $294.92 billion in damages, and was the most expensive in US history?
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20 Facts About Gladioli & Poppies, August’s Birth Flowers
Poppies became an international symbol of remembrance as they grew on many WWI battlefields, notably in Flanders, France.
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Why is the Sea Salty?
The Dead Sea is one of the saltiest seas in the world. It is roughly 35% salt, about ten times the saltiness of most seas.
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20 Facts About Larkspurs & Water Lilies, July’s Birth Flowers
Larkspur petals are said to resemble the claws of a meadowlark or the spurs on a knight's boots, which inspires their unique name.
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21 Sizzling Facts About Summer That Kids Will Love
The phrase "the dog days of summer" refers to the hottest days of summer, and has been around since the Roman Empire.
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20 Facts About Roses & Honeysuckle, June’s Birth Flowers
Roses are one of the most famous Valentine’s Day gifts. An estimated third of flowers sold on Valentine’s Day are roses.
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33 Fun & Interesting Facts About Algae For Kids
Did you know that based on fossil records, oxygen-producing green algae is at least 1 billion years old?
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