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The zombies in "The Last of Us" were inspired by the ophiocordyceps fungus, which turns ants into "zombies" to spread its spores.

Did you know that bamboo produces 35% more oxygen than trees, making it crucial in the battle against climate change?

All parts of the narcissus flower are toxic to humans and animals, as they contain a compound called lycorine.

For over 2000 years, peonies have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat conditions like blood disorders or parasites.

Marigolds are an integral part of Mexico’s Day of the Dead festival as they're believed to guide spirits with their bright colors.

Oak trees can produce red leaves during the fall due to chemical changes from natural sugars getting trapped in their leaves.

The name "Aster" is derived from the Ancient Greek word for "star," highlighting the flower's star-shaped bloom.

Poppies became an international symbol of remembrance as they grew on many WWI battlefields, notably in Flanders, France.

Larkspur petals are said to resemble the claws of a meadowlark or the spurs on a knight's boots, which inspires their unique name.

Roses are one of the most famous Valentine’s Day gifts. An estimated third of flowers sold on Valentine’s Day are roses.

Did you know that based on fossil records, oxygen-producing green algae is at least 1 billion years old?

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, carried lily of the valley as part of her bridal bouquet at her wedding in 2011.