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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20 Cozy Facts About The Fall Equinox
Did you know that the day and night on the fall equinox aren't equal? Instead it's on the equilux, which occurs a few days later.
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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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International Lefthanders Day | August 13
Left-handed people are more likely to pass their driver’s exam on the first attempt but may get more speeding tickets.
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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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International Day of Friendship | July 30
The idea for a friendship day is over 100 years old, dating back to 1919 when the founder of Hallmark Cards proposed the concept.
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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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National Pink Day | June 23
In the 19th century, it was typical for young boys in England to wear pink ribbons and other decorations.
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21 Sunny Facts About the Summer Solstice
During the summer solstice, Earth's axial tilt reaches 23.44 degrees, pointing the Earth's Poles more towards the Sun than usual.
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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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Why Do We Celebrate Pride Month in June?
President Bill Clinton declared June as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month in 1999. In 2009, this became known as LGBT Pride Month.
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