Why Do The British Say “Autumn” Instead of “Fall”?
Over time, poets became interested in describing parts of the year in romantic ways - this is when “fall” first appeared.
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How Beef Is Worse For The Environment Than Cars
Cow manure and urine release ammonia into the air. Because cows are kept together in farms, this ends up causing acid rain.
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How The Chernobyl Disaster Affected The UK
One site where the effects of Chernobyl’s radioactive rains is still very present today, in the famous Loch Ness in Scotland.
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The Great Carrier Reef – The Largest Fabricated Reef Ever!
The Great Carrier Reef was “created” on May 17th, 2006, when the US Navy towed the retired carrier out to sea and sunk it.
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12 Facts About Oak Trees You Wood Not Believe
Did you know that an oak tree produces about 10 million acorns during its lifetime?
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3 Biggest Snow Myths That Will Surprise You
Deep snow can sometimes appear blue in color because the extra layers of snow create a filter for light.
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A Spoon Of Oil Can Calm A Lake
Benjamin Franklin would tell people that he could calm a choppy lake with the touch of his cane. He used oil for this magic trick.
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Tulip Mania – When Flowers Would Buy A House In Holland
Tulip mania took place in 17th Century Holland, starting out roughly in 1624 and hitting its peak between 1636 and 1637.
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Why Are There So Many Midges In Scotland?
In Scotland, a brutally cold winter actually means more midges appear in the spring and summer.
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Green Tea: From Harvest to Cup [Infographic]
Hand-picked tea has a smoother flavor and higher quality than the tea trimmed by machine.
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30 Enchanting Facts About Yosemite National Park
Did you know that Yosemite National Park is home is the Giant Sequoias, which are the biggest living creatures on earth?
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Smoking’s Effect On The Environment [Infographic]
Did you know that cigarettes produce over 7,000 chemicals when lit?
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