The poinsettia is a beautiful red flower that is given most around the holidays, especially Christmas. The poinsettia has a long history, but one of the most interesting points of history is how the poinsettia made its way to America finding its first home in Greenville, South Carolina.
The poinsettia originated in Southern Mexico and the [...]
Bringing home and decorating the Christmas tree is one of the most exciting events of the year for families around America. It marks the beginning of the holiday season and a time of cheer for many people. Families decorate the tree with lights and ornaments so they can watch it glitter and shine throughout December. [...]
Mauna Loa is the Earth’s largest volcano rising more than thirteen thousand feet above the Pacific Ocean. A fascinating natural wonder, Hawaii’s volcano covers about half the island of Hawaii and is visited by thousands of people each year. The following article offers facts and trivia about this amazing volcano.
The volcano’s name, Mauna Loa, actually [...]
Considered by many as the earth’s last wilderness, the oceans are filled with both marvels and mysteries. The following offerings relate to everything from tidal pools to seafloors-and all the marine wonders in between.
Earth’s oceans contain approximately 324 million cubic miles of seawater. It is also believed that the earth’s oceans formed over four billion [...]
If you’ve ever wanted to know more about hurricanes, here are some quick facts to get you started.
-Â The World Meteorological Organization is responsible for naming hurricanes. They have a master list of 21 names that are recycled as each set is used up. When a major hurricane such as Katrina or Wilma occurs, that [...]
The official naming of hurricanes started in 1953, when the US National Hurricane Centre created lists of women’s names with which to tag the fierce storms that raged over the Atlantic.
The use of women’s names reflected the gender bias of the time - hurricanes were destructive and unpredictable and calling them after women seemed amusing. [...]
Did you know there are different types of ice? Or that the area of ice in the Arctic is at a worryingly low level? It’s true - read on to discover this, plus more fascinating facts about ice!
In simple terms, ice is the solid form of water. It’s formed when water reaches below 0 degrees [...]
The Christmas tree is not something most of us think about until Christmas but there are farmers who work year round to make sure we get the best Christmas tree! There are many unbelievable facts about the Christmas tree and they are all listed right here.
1. One entire acre of Christmas trees manufactures the oxygen [...]
Orchids are delicate and unique and many only grow in certain parts of the world. They’re a lovely flower to encourage in your garden, or to have a few stems in a vase decorating your home. But how much do you know about orchids?
The orchid flowers are one of the largest families of plants in [...]
Ever wonder why a Lilac is called a Lilac or a Hyacinth a Hyacinth? See if you know how these ten flowers got their names.
1. The flower, “Begonia,” is named for Michel Begon, an official in French King, Louis XIV’s court and later governor of Canada.
2. The flower, “Camellia,” is presumed to be named after [...]
We pass by stately trees everyday in lawns and parks, watching in the spring as the first leaves appear and gazing in awe at the colorful foliage that fall brings. Many of us have planted them, and some of us even grow them in our own houses, but how much do you know about trees? [...]
