
20 Fun Facts About June’s Three Birthstones
People born in June can choose between three different birthstones: pearls, moonstones, or alexandrites.
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.
People born in June can choose between three different birthstones: pearls, moonstones, or alexandrites.
Richard Nixon was the first US President to ever celebrate Earth Day in 1971. He died 23 years later on Earth Day.
Ancient Roman soldiers sometimes wore breastplates decorated with diamonds, believing that the gems would add extra protection.
Did you know that four-leaf clovers can have more than four leaves? The more leaves they have, the rarer they are!
Did you know that vertical farming reuses its water and nutrients, resulting in zero waste?
In Ancient Rome, aquamarine was given to sailors to protect them at sea, as they believed the gem to be the treasure of mermaids.
Did you know that William Shakespeare used red roses to symbolize war and the painful side of love in Romeo and Juliet?
Did you know that Ancient Greeks and Romans believed that amethyst could help them avoid a hangover?
The oldest garnet necklace ever discovered was located in an Egyptian tomb and is believed to be over 5,000 years old.
Did you know that poinsettias were named after the first US Minister of Mexico, Joel Roberts Poinsett?
Did you know that 90% of the world's earthquakes occur in the Pacific Ring of Fire?
Did you know that bees are five times more likely to land on a sunflower facing eastwards than one facing west?