Get Ready to Fall in Love with These Seasonal Facts

28/03/2024

If you want to live to 100, longevity expert Valter Longo, PhD, says you should skip the foods he calls the "poisonous 5 Ps."

28/03/2024

The FDA is warning that an antibiotic has been recalled over an accidental "super potent" dosage it may contain.

28/03/2024

Whether you can describe it or not, everyone knows fall has a distinct scent. And, according to meteorologist Matthew Cappucci, the smell is a product of deciduous trees shedding their leaves (in part, at least). "When the leaves fall, they die," he wrote for The Washington Post. "As they take their last breath, they 'exhale' all sorts of gases." Cappucci says those gases smell "a bit like chlorine or the exhaust of a dryer vent."

Smell is also linked to the stimulation of a nerve in your brain called the trigeminal nerve, which is responsible for the sensations in your face, including your nose. When you breathe in, that nerve gets turned on, which is why your brain associates the cooler air with a "scent."

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28/03/2024

The good news is that a proportionately high number of us have a chance of making it to the big 1-0-0 because September is the most common birth month.

Specifically, Sept. 9 is the most common birthday for those born between 1994 and 2014. For people born between 1973 and 1999, the most common birthday is Sept. 16, according to The New York Times.

25/03/2024

This is the only time of year that you're likely to see a jack-o-lantern, and fans of this craft have been treated to some increasingly elaborate designs in recent years. Carvers have turned his casual activity into a kind of folk art, and you may not have to travel farther than down the street to see some truly incredible pieces.

25/03/2024

While some love camping in the summer, the fall—when those orange, red, and purple leaves litter the ground and the air becomes a bit crisper—is arguably the best time to get out in nature, kick up your heels, and keep warm by the light of the campfire. With Halloween approaching, it's also arguably the best time for spinning some spooky campfire stories.

22/03/2024

If pumpkin-spiced lattes aren't quite your thing, then perhaps you prefer apple cider. And if that's the case, then you should head to New Hampshire, where the cozy drink is the official state beverage. Oddly enough, New Hampshire is hardly a heavy hitter when it comes to apple production. According to the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center, the top apple-producing states are Washington, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, California, Virginia, North Carolina, Oregon, Ohio, and Idaho.

18/03/2024

Discover the nutrition facts of Wendy's Small Chili. Packed with protein and loaded with flavor, this hearty dish is a perfect choice for a satisfying meal.

18/03/2024

Discover the nutrition facts of Rao's homemade sauces, featuring a range of flavors and ingredients. From classic marinara to spicy arrabbiata, explore the delicious and wholesome options available.

18/03/2024

You've no doubt heard the expression that "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." The fact is, it kind of does. Apples boast a ton of health benefits, from encouraging weight loss to lowering your risk of diabetes to helping your heart and brain. So embrace the fall season by adding a daily apple to your diet.

18/03/2024

You've probably heard the story of the guy who walked through large swaths of the American Midwest, planting apple trees as he went. But you probably also assumed he was a character out of folklore. In fact, John Chapman was a real person. For decades he made his way from state to state, installing nurseries and fencing them in to protect them from livestock, then leaving them in the care of locals. Chapman's generous personality and peculiar preference for sleeping outside helped him become a figure of fascination to many (and the theme of many fall festivals). After his death, his legacy took on mythic proportions, but in life, he was just a guy who really liked planting stuff.