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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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20 Facts About Asters & Morning Glories, September’s Birth Flowers
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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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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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20 Facts About Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn, May’s Birth Flowers
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, carried lily of the valley as part of her bridal bouquet at her wedding in 2011.
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Is Recycling a Scam?
The earliest evidence of recycling comes from the 11th century in Japan, where paper shops often sold recycled paper.
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20 Facts About Daisies & Sweet Peas, April’s Birth Flowers
Over 20,000 species of Daisy have been identified. These come in a variety of colors, including pink, yellow, white, and blue.
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15 Invigorating Spring Facts to Lift Your Spirits
Spring fever is a condition in which people feel unwell early in spring. Symptoms include mood swings, restlessness or low energy.
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20 Facts About Daffodils & Jonquils, March’s Birth Flowers
When Pharaoh Ramses II of Ancient Egypt was buried, daffodil bulbs were used to cover each of his eyes.