Holidays & Celebrations

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.

Left-handed people are more likely to pass their driver’s exam on the first attempt but may get more speeding tickets.

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

The idea for a friendship day is over 100 years old, dating back to 1919 when the founder of Hallmark Cards proposed the concept.

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

In the 19th century, it was typical for young boys in England to wear pink ribbons and other decorations.

During the summer solstice, Earth's axial tilt reaches 23.44 degrees, pointing the Earth's Poles more towards the Sun than usual.

The phrase "the dog days of summer" refers to the hottest days of summer, and has been around since the Roman Empire.

President Bill Clinton declared June as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month in 1999. In 2009, this became known as LGBT Pride Month.

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

Using sunscreen every day helps to prevent skin aging. Those who use SPF15+ daily experience 24% less aging than those who don’t.

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