We seriously need to be grateful for squirrels
During autumn and because of the falling leaves, squirrels forget where they buried their but supplies and that helps regrow forests.
Those little and very adorable creatures spend their time collecting nuts, and after getting their tummies full, they begin hiding their favorite food in places where they could find them later. But that’s not always the case, because the falling leaves will make their job harder.
As York University professor Suzanne MacDonald told National Geographic, fall is the season when you’ll see a lot of squirrels desperately searching and digging to find their nuts. According to a 1998 study made by the researchers at the University of Richmond, the cute creatures fail to recover around 74 percent of their nut supply. But that’s good news because they contribute to the oak forests regeneration.
The fallen leaves are very important
Besides looking very pretty and colorful, the fallen leaves also have a purpose and it’s actually better not to rake them. According to experts, fallen leaves protect the freshly planted seeds in the ground and keep them warm during cold, winter months. Also, they provide all the nutrients needed for them to survive in harsh conditions.
As plant expert Sharon Yiesla told the Chicago Tribune, you cand rake the leaves off the lawn but make sure to leave those around the trees and shrubs, because they’re meant to help newly planted seeds survive winter.
4.27 million gallons of maple syrup are produced each year in the United States
Correct me if I’m wrong, but pancakes or waffles served without maple syrup should be illegal. Maple syrup goes on everything, maybe that’s the reason Americans love it so much.
As data from the National Agricultural Statistics Service shows, America produces more than 4,27 million gallons per year, the highest production was registered in Vermont, with more than 1.98 million gallons of maple syrup in 2018.
Fall, the word itself is derived from the falling of leaves
Fall and autumns stand for the time between summer and winter. While both words are originated in Britain, autumn is more formal, fall is used more frequently in American English and it is literally derived from the falling of leaves.
Fall is the best season for traveling
While most people prefer to travel during summer months, fall is the cheapest season for holidays, according to CNN Travel. That period of time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is the best time to travel and the most budget-friendly, according to experts.
As travel agent Kristy Osborn explains, three weeks after Thanksgiving and one week before Christmas is a perfect time for booking a trip, considering that airports are not crowded and cruise ships are not full.
