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Ancient Roots: Flowers May Have Existed When First Dinosaur Was Born
By Charles Q. Choi published

How Flower Petals Get Their Shape
By Denise Chow published
The results of the study explain why leaves are pointy and flower petals have more rounded ends.

Bees Get a Buzz from Flowers' Electrical Fields
By Marc Lallanilla published
The bees know whether a flower has nectar or not.

What's the Origin of Valentine's Day?
By Jeanna Bryner published
Valentine's Day has its roots in ancient Rome. Sweetheart cards, conversation hearts, and flowers also have dated origins. Life's Little Mysteries explains the holiday's ancient roots.

Do Plants Have Sex?
By Dave Mosher published
Plants know how do it in all sorts of kinky ways.

Accidental Gardeners: Birds Cultivate Pretty Plants
By Stephanie Pappas published
Bowerbirds surround their nest structures with flowers.

The Cost of Valentine's Day (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Valentines' Day is a multi-billion-dollar business for American florists and restauranteurs.

Smell of Success: Scents Affect Thoughts, Behaviors
By Jennifer Welsh published
Smells in the air can color your first impression of someone, and some scents, like flowers, can even make you friendlier to strangers.
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