Uncover the Wonders of Autumn with These Incredible Facts

28/03/2024

Halle Berry is working to change how the world thinks about menopause after her perimenopause was misdiagnosed as the "worst case of herpes."

28/03/2024

Dog owners are wondering if a new supplement could possibly add years to their furry companion's life. Here's what the data suggests.

28/03/2024

Sure, summer is great for its strawberries, cucumbers, and melons. But fall brings with it a whole new set of seasonal fruits and vegetables. According to Eat This, Not That, you'll want to indulge in apples, pears, squash, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, turnips, and more in autumn. Mmm, we can practically taste them already!

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28/03/2024

Fall is the time to get frisky! Turns out, people tend to naturally be in the mood to get a little closer in the autumn.

"Human physiology indicates that we are also seasonal breeders," evolutionary psychologist Nigel Barber, PhD, wrote for Psychology Today. "S*x hormones, including testosterone, peak in the fall and are at their lowest in the summer."

26/03/2024

The most common birthdays occur during fall, so you can expect to see an increase in newborn baby pics filling your feed. Unsurprisingly, the season also kicks off the most popular stretch of the year to get engaged.

26/03/2024

Those falling autumn leaves don't just look beautiful, they may also bring you good luck. That is, if you're a superstitious person. According to The Encyclopedia of Superstitions, there's a popular belief that "as many falling leaves as can be caught in the hand in autumn, so many happy months will follow." Children's author Alison Uttley writes in her memoir A Year in the Country, "We try to catch a dancing leaf, for every leaf caught is a 'happy day.'" Whatever the actual timeline, we could all use a little bit more luck.

22/03/2024

Autumn brings tons of seasonal treats (we're looking at you, apple cider donuts!). But in Japan, you can essentially taste the season itself by nibbling on crispy tempura-fried maple leaves. The delicacy is called momiji and it's typically served in Minoh City, Osaka.

18/03/2024

Gardening experts share the best spring flowers, from early blooms like daffodils to late ones like irises.

18/03/2024

Some jokes are so stupid, they're actually hysterical. Get ready to laugh with 250 of our favorite bad jokes.

18/03/2024

Daylight saving time (DST) may be difficult to adjust to, but it could be a major bonus for your physical health. A 2008 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that the rate of heart attacks fell on the Monday after the end of DST in the fall. On the flip side, heart attacks spiked during the three days following DST's start in the spring.

18/03/2024

According to earthsky.org, Mercury is visible at dusk throughout September, along with Jupiter and Saturn. The farther north you are, however, the more difficult it will be to see it.