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.
Our environment never fails to blow us away; from destructive tornados to ever-so-common grass, everything is always more complex than it seems.
Even if you’re not the outdoorsy type, there’s no denying we need nature to sustain ourselves. But important aspects aside, nature is also just darn cool!
So keep reading as we look at the most interesting aspects of the environment.
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.
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?
The name "Aster" is derived from the Ancient Greek word for "star," highlighting the flower's star-shaped bloom.
Did you know that the 2017 hurricane season caused $294.92 billion in damages, and was the most expensive in US history?
Poppies became an international symbol of remembrance as they grew on many WWI battlefields, notably in Flanders, France.
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.
Larkspur petals are said to resemble the claws of a meadowlark or the spurs on a knight's boots, which inspires their unique name.
The phrase "the dog days of summer" refers to the hottest days of summer, and has been around since the Roman Empire.
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?
Emeralds almost always have some sort of impurity. However, unlike other gemstones, this rarely affects their sale price.